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Resolution to Adopt an Updated Traffic Calming Program
Memorandum
The City of Ann Arbor Traffic Calming Program began in December 1999 and has been updated over the past twenty years. Traffic calming is intended to reduce the negative effects of motor vehicle use, alter driver behavior, and improve conditions for non-motorized street users. The City's resident request-based Traffic Calming Program allows City staff to partner with the community to design safe streets for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians of all ages and abilities.
The updated Traffic Calming Program (the "Program") outlined in the attached resolution will replace the existing Traffic Calming Program. The intent of the Program update is to incorporate feedback from residents, City Council, the Transportation Commission and staff to bring it in line with contemporary best practices in traffic calming and public engagement.
The updated Program includes four focus areas: an updated process overview (Attachment A); updated public engagement process (Attachment B); updated qualification criteria (Attachment C); and updated toolbox of treatments (Attachment D).
The updated Program was developed after careful consideration of several factors: industry best practices, staff observations, past project area feedback, and peer community review all went into the draft update. Additionally, consideration was given to the 2016 Report to City Council on Traffic Calming as well as the 2018 Speed Reduction Committee Recommendations. Community Input was also sought online through an the A2 Open City Hall survey (https://www.a2gov.org/services/Pages/opencityhall.aspx) as well as an open house held on June 20, 2018.
The public comments from the open house and A2 Open City Hall topic are included in the Traffic Calming Program Update Public Engagement Summary available on the Traffic Calming website (https://www.a2gov.org/trafficcalming).
Lastly, staff worked closely with the Transportation Co...
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