Process for Developing a Traffic Plan
Stage 1: Problem Identification
- Notification of intent to discuss traffic issues
Encourage participation in discussions of neighborhood traffic related issues/concerns
- General neighborhood meeting to discuss traffic issues
Highlight traffic problems and areas of concern. Gain approval to form a Neighborhood Traffic Committee.
- Traffic Committee meetings
Bring concerns to the forefront; develop preliminary plans
Work with City staff and other agencies as necessary
- Petition Circulated on impacted streets
Obtain a 2/3 consensus on the specific street(s) for development of a Traffic Plan.
- City conducts traffic counts
Verify traffic concerns and severity of concerns on the identified streets.
Stage 2: Traffic Plan Development
- First neighborhood input meeting
Review and discuss preliminary design.
Record requested amendments/additions.
- Return to Traffic Committee (If Required)
Adjust Traffic Plan for required amendments/additions.
- Second neighborhood input meeting
Review and discuss preliminary design.
Record requested amendments/additions.
- Return to Traffic Committee (If Required)
Adjust Traffic Plan for required amendments/additions.
- Public Utilities Review
Solicit comments from various city departments and outside agencies on proposed Traffic Plan.
Stage 3: Finalize Traffic Plan
- Final Neighborhood Vote Meeting
Obtain consensus on final Traffic Plan of 50 % + 1 of the recorded ballots, allowing one vote per resident.
- City Council Approval
Approval needed ONLY if installations are on collector/arterial roads or if Traffic Plan is appealed.
- Notification of Vote Results
Neighborhood Association to report results of voting.
Stage 4: Implementation
- Prepare Budget for Traffic Plan
Determine allocations of funds and construction schedule.
- Design Traffic Plan
Engineering Services prepares design of approved conceptual Traffic Plan.
- Prepare Contract Drawings / Specifications
Detailed construction drawings are prepared and construction specifications are finalized.
- Construction of Traffic Plan
City or contracted forces construct Traffic Plan.
City staff ensures original objectives.
- Monitor Completed Traffic Plan
City staff will conduct follow-up data collection to ensure the Traffic Plan is functioning according to the original goals.
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