DS-1 19-0913 Resolution to Proceed with a Road Reconfiguration and Safety Enhancement Project for Earhart Road, from US-23 to South Waldenwood Drive and Appropriate $34,500.00 and $40,500.00 Respectively from the General Fund and Alternative Transportation Fund Balances (8 Votes Required)
I am willing to spend the extra 5-10 minutes in travel time going through road reconfigurations if it means saving someone's life. Also, I would like to express appreciation for the efforts of the Transportation Commission and City Staff who have worked hard on this issue, and would like to see their efforts rewarded with implementation of these road improvements.
1. Data shows Pedestrian Deaths with Speed: 20mph=10%::30mph=50%::40mph=90%.
2. The primary purpose of road diets is to reduce vehicle speed through narrowing of excessive road width.
Bike lanes are often included as it is an easy and cost effective way to achieve that narrowing,
but road diets are aimed at slowing vehicles to reduce the number and severity of crashes for all roadway users.
I am willing to spend the extra 5-10 minutes in travel time going through road reconfigurations if it means saving someone's life. Also, I would like to express appreciation for the efforts of the Transportation Commission and City Staff who have worked hard on this issue, and would like to see their efforts rewarded with implementation of these road improvements.
1. Data shows Pedestrian Deaths with Speed: 20mph=10%::30mph=50%::40mph=90%.
2. The primary purpose of road diets is to reduce vehicle speed through narrowing of excessive road width.
Bike lanes are often included as it is an easy and cost effective way to achieve that narrowing,
but road diets are aimed at slowing vehicles to reduce the number and severity of crashes for all roadway users.