Cape Coral City Council will discuss residential traffic calming during its Wednesday workshop.
Traffic calming, according to the presentation, “is a combination of physical measures that are designed to reduce the negative effects of motor vehicle use, alter driver behavior, and improve conditions for nonmotorized street users.” The reduction of traffic speeds and volumes to acceptable levels are the overall goals of traffic calming.
The discussion is coming forward due to the continued concerns of traffic issues on residential roads. Last year staff received 160 speed-related complaints from residents.
There is currently no traffic calming policy in place. However, the city has implemented several measures such as education programs, posting of short-term police radar speed trailers, targeted enforcement and installation of pavement markings.
The city is comprised of 80% local and minor collector roadways and 20% major roadways for a population of more than 200,000 residents.
The presentation ends with a few next steps to consider – establishing a funding mechanism to pay for recurring capital costs. It also states that staff will request budget amendment approval to hire a consultant to develop a policy.
If the direction is not to develop a policy, council will be asked to consider removing the mandate from the comprehensive plan.
The meeting also will discuss generators, a topic brought forward by Councilmember Joe Kilraine. The presentation will go over such land development codes as projections and encroachments into setbacks and single-family regulations,
The workshop will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25 in City Council chambers, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd. The meeting is open to the public.
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