TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Receive Staff's Evaluation of Traffic Concerns on Gartner Road between Washington Street and Charles Avenue
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Michael Prousa, TED Project Manager
BACKGROUND:
In August of 2022, residents reached out to the Transportation, Engineering and Development (TED) Department with concerns regarding speeding on Gartner Road between Washington Street and Charles Avenue. Along with speeding, residents also wanted an all-way stop sign at Gartner Road and Julian Street. Residents from the area attended the September Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting to express their concerns about this stretch of Gartner Road and TAB requested that staff's findings and recommendations be presented at the October TAB meeting.
Currently, Gartner Road currently has multiple locations where staff rotates use of our Driver Feedback Signs (displays approaching vehicle's speed) throughout the year.
DISCUSSION:
TED Staff conducted a speed and volume study at four locations on Gartner Road between Washington Street and Charles Avenue:
* Gartner Road between Edgewater Drive and Driftwood Court
* Gartner Road between Driftwood Court and Julian Street
* Gartner Road between Julian Street and Watercress Drive
* Gartner Road between Whirlaway Avenue and Charles Avenue
When reviewing speed data on a street, the 85th percentile speed is the primary consideration. Per the Institute of Transportation Engineers, the 85th percentile speed the speed at which 85 percent of free-flowing vehicles are traveling at or below. Use of the 85th percentile speed is based on the theory that the large majority of drivers are reasonable and prudent, do not want to have a crash, and desire to reach their destination in the shortest time possible.
The City's Master Thoroughfare Plan classifies streets based upon their function, access, and connectivity. Gartner Road is c...
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