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Resolution to Ratify the Pilot Project to Test Staggered Parking on Granger Avenue Between South State Street and Packard Street
Memorandum
City staff heard concerns from residents regarding speeding of motor vehicles on Granger Avenue between South State Street and Packard Street. Granger Avenue is a residential street, approximately 30 feet wide, with parking currently on the south side of the street only. Residents have previously inquired about traffic calming on Granger, however recent speed data indicated that the street would likely not meet the speed criteria to qualify for the Traffic Calming Program
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This led staff to reach out to residents in July of 2017 regarding an alternative method of calming traffic, which could be implemented separately from the formal Traffic Calming Program. This idea consisted of staggering on-street parking on a block-by-block basis, such that cars would be parking on alternating sides of the street on each block. This stagger effect will create "friction" for drivers, and will likely result in lower speeds.
Residents were contacted via mail (see attached document) asking for their feedback on the proposed changes. Residents were asked whether the City should either implement the staggered parking concept, or not make any changes. A space was also provided for comments.
Twenty (20) survey cards were returned to the City. Of those, 12 selected the staggered parking as their preferred option; 6 selected no changes; and 2 did not select either option but provide comments. A full summary of results of the survey, with a complete listing of comments, is attached to this Resolution.
Based on the results of the survey, City staff proposed a pilot project to implement the staggered parking concept. This includes the installation of "No Parking" signs on the appropriate sides of the street, and also painted "parking blocks" on the pavement to temporarily reinforce the locations wer...
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