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129 N. 2nd Street,Yakima,WA.98901 Neil McClure
Phone: (509) 575 -6000 • Fax (509) 576 -6614 City Manager
Email: ccouncil @ci.yakima.wa.us • www.ci.yakima.wa.us Richard A. Zais, Jr.
Anyone wishing to address the Council, please fill out the form found on the tables and give it to the City Clerk
ADJOURNED MEETING / STUDY SESSION •
APRIL 8, 2008
8:00 - 9:30 A.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - YAKIMA CITY HALL
1. RoII Call
2. Arterial Speed Limit Study
3. Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program
4. Audience comments (9:15 a.m. — 9:30 a.m.)
5. Adjournment
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Yakima City Council Study Session
Arterial Speed Study and Neighborhood Traffic Calming
To: Yakima City Council
From: Chris Waarvick, Director of Public Works
Joan Davenport, Supervising Traffic Engineer
Date: April 8, 2008
The City of Yakima Department of Public Works presents two program updates for
consideration and comment by the Yakima City Council:
1. Arterial Street Speed Study and recommendations for changes in the posted speed limit
on certain streets; and
2. An update on the Administrative Procedures for the Neighborhood Traffic Calming
Program, as well as a status report on the pending petition from the Barge- Chestnut
• Neighborhood Association
Both these programs are implementation measures identified in the Yakima Urban Area
Transportation Plan, 2025. These programs address the common problems of traffic flow, safety
and the protection of residential areas. Traffic and congestion on Arterial (or major) streets often
have a direct impact on residential or neighborhood streets, as drivers seek to find "cut- through"
routes on local streets.
Both these reports and programs have been developed cooperatively between the Traffic
Engineering unit of Public Works and the Yakima Police Department. The success of these
programs to address traffic problems relies on community education, enforcement and
engineering solutions.
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• ARTERIAL STREET SPEED LIMIT STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS
To: Yakima City Council
From: Joan Davenport, Supervising Traffic Engineer
Date: April 8, 2008 Study Session
Subject: Arterial Street Speed Limit Study Summary Recommendations
Action Requested from City Council
Review and comment on report. A public open house to receive comments is scheduled for April
17, 2008 in the City Council Chambers at 5:30 pm. After this opportunity for public review, an
ordinance amending Yakima Municipal Code 9.50.370 Arterial Street Speed. Limits will be
submitted to City Council. The Transportation and Transit Council Committee reviewed this
item on February 20, 2008 (see attached minutes).
Background
The Arterial Speed Limit Study is an implementation measure identified in the Yakima Urban
Area Transportation Plan, 2025. The City of Yakima has not conducted a comprehensive speed
limit study since the late 1970's although some adjustments have been made for individual
streets.
S Speed limits are established as a means to balance traffic safety and efficiency. Washington State
law requires the speed limit for streets within cities to be 25 miles per hour unless posted
otherwise. Local governments may alter the speed limit on Arterial Streets after traffic and
engineering analysis (RCW 46.61.415). Federal Standards (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices, MUTCD) recommend review of Arterial street speed limits every five years.
Data Collection
The Traffic Engineering division collects information on the volume and speed of traffic for all
Arterial Streets, on a three -year rotation. The City of Yakima uses a round pneumatic road tube
traffic counter system. This methodology is reported to be comparable to data collected using
radar equipment and is the least conspicuous method of collecting data, thereby yielding a good
representation of existing conditions. The field data is downloaded to a computer program that
calculates various measures of travel speed as well as volume of traffic. A copy of the data report
is included in this package.
Determining Appropriate Speed Limits
The 85 Percentile Speed is most often used in describing "prevailing" speed of existing traffic.
This measure identifies the speed that 85 percent of all vehicles are traveling at or below. For
evaluation purposes, the 85 Percentile Speed is compared to the posted speed limit. If there is
more than a 7 -mile per hour difference, the speed limit and conditions for those street segments
are reviewed. Factors in the review include:
• Prevailing speed of existing traffic
Speed Limit Study Recommendations
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• Accident history
• Traffic control •
• Physical features of the roadway
• Land use, driveways and presence of pedestrians
Once established, the speed limit should be continuous and consistent, with changes in the speed
only at logical or obvious changes in conditions.
Recommendations
The patrol supervisors of the Yakima Police Department reviewed preliminary results of the
speed limit analysis regarding enforceability and field experience. Based on this review, a
number of changes were made to the list of streets where speed limit changes are recommended.
1. Since it has been many years since the last review, changes in the posted speed limit are
recommended to be generally 5 miles greater or less than existing.
2. Perhaps the greatest change has been in the city limits. The speed limit ordinance (YMC
9.50.370) does not include many Arterial streets that have been annexed into Yakima
(shown with an * in the table below).
3. A map has been prepared to identify the recommended changes, see attached.
4. In summary, 13 street corridors are recommended to have the speed limit dropped, 9
street corridors recommended to have the speed limit increased and 7 street corridors
need to be added to the Municipal Code, but will retain the same speed limits as the
existing County posted speed.
5. The cost to replace speed limit signs on these corridors has not been budgeted in 2008.
Approximately 166 replacement speed limits signs will be necessary to install for these
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recommendations. Sign manufacturing and installation (materials, labor, transportation)
averages $100 per sign. Implementation of these changes will cost approximately
$16,600.
6. Changes to the posted speed limit could be deferred until the year 2009, if budget
constraints restrict implementation in 2008.
Summary of Recommended Changes or Additions* (due to
Annexation) to Speed Limit Ordinance (YMC 9.50.370)
Speed Limit
Classified Streets Segment Existing Proposed
Castlevale Rd Powerhouse to Fruitvale 25 30
Fair Avenue _ 10 St to Chestnut 25 30
Fruitvale Blvd 5th Ave to 6th Ave 30 35
Mead Avenue 11th Ave to 16 Ave 30 35
Nob Hill Blvd 24 Ave to 80 Ave 30 35
Powerhouse Rd 40 Ave to Lincoln Ave 25 30
Tieton Dr 40 Ave to 50 Ave 30 35
Washington Ave 24 Ave to 64 Ave 35 40
8 Street Yakima Avenue to Lincoln Ave 30 25
16 Avenue Lincoln Ave to Nob Hill Blvd 35 30
2nd Street Walnut to 3` St 30 25
20 Avenue Fruitvale to Lincoln Ave 30 25
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i Additions* (due to Annexation) to Speed Limit Ordinance
Speed Limit
Classified Streets Sement Existing Proposed
Ahtanum Rd* 16 Ave to WCL 40 40
Coolidge Rd* 72 Ave to 80 Ave 35 35
Occidental Avenue* 64 Ave to WCL 35 35
Peck's Canyon Rd* W. Powerhouse to Scenic 35 35
Tieton Dr* 88 Ave to WCL 40 40
Zier Rd* 72 to WCL 35 30
10 Avenue* Spokane to Freemont 35 25
66 Avenue* Scenic Dr to Summitview 35 35
72 Avenue* Summitview to Coolidge 30 35
80 Avenue* Tieton to Zier Rd 35 30
80 Avenue* Coolidge Rd to Occidental 35 30
96 Avenue* Summitview to Tieton Dr 35 35
Unclassified Streets Annexed into City with Posted Speed Higher than 25
MPH to be Lowered
Scenic Avenue* 66 Ave to WCL 35 30
20 Avenue* Fruitvale to Lincoln Ave 30 25
74 Avenue* Englewood to Summitview 35 30
88 Avenue* Summitview to Tieton Dr 35 30
0 .86 Avenue* . Occidental to Ahtanum 35 30
96 Avenue* Coolidge to Occidental 35 25
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Minutes of
Yakima City Council Transportation and Transit Committee
City of Yakima Public Works Administration Building Conference Room
2301 Fruitvale Blvd, Yakima, WA 98902
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
4 :00 -5:30 pm
City Council Members Staff Other
Micah Cawley Dave Zabell, Asst. City Manager Gary Forrest
Rick Ensey Chris Waarvick, Dir. Of Public Works
Bill Lover, Alternate Michael Morales, Dep. Dir. CED
Gary Jones, YPD
Brett Sheffield, Chief Engineer
Bob Desgrosellier, Senior Engineer
Jeff Cutter, Assistant City Attorney
Joan Davenport, Supr. Traffic Engineer
Councilmember Micah Cawley called the meeting to order at 4:00. Neil McClure was elected
chairman of the Committee and Micah Cawley was elected Co- Chairman. Joan Davenport
summarized the Arterial Street Speed Limit Study Recommendations and explained the
methodology for setting speed limits, the findings, map and background in the City of Yakima,
in which speed limits are governed by Yakima Municipal Code 9.50.370. It was noted that a
comprehensive update of Arterial Street Speed limits has not been conducted in Yakima
® since the late 1970's and is included as an implementation measure of the Yakima Urban
Area Transportation Plan. Yakima Police Sergeant Gary Jones provided comments
regarding enforcement and the focus on street corridors with high collision rates.
Cawley asked about including review of the streets that are listed at 20 miles per hour in the
Municipal Code. Lover noted that this had been discussed by the City Council but was not
supported as part of this study. Waarvick confirmed that in 2007 Council had considered
speed limit changes with respect to a request to change the speed limit of 38 Avenue. (Date
of action was August 7, 2007)
The Committee discussed various methods to obtain public comments on the draft report and
directed staff to conduct an open house and work with Randy Beehler on media releases
prior to a City Council hearing to consider these changes to the posted speed limits.
The Neighborhood Traffic. Calming Program was summarized by Davenport. She explained
the background of the program that was adopted in 1995. In 2007, the City Council adopted a
budget policy issue that authorized an updating the Traffic Calming Program, as well as
$50,000 for demonstration projects. The update of the Traffic Calming Program reflects a
more current approach, consistent with other communities. The principal updates in the
program include a two -phase approach which focuses first on education and enforcement,
followed by possible installation of physical traffic calming devices if found necessary.
AUGUST 7, 2007
2. Introduction of Deputy Fire Chief Bob Stewart
Fire Chief Hines introduced Bob Stewart as the new Deputy Fire Chief. 1
3. Department of Ecology presentation to the City for 2006 NPDES Permit
Record
Rick Frye with the Department of Ecology presented the Wastewater Department
with an Outstanding Treatment Plant Award. He stressed how difficult it is,
especially with a city as large as Yakima, to accomplish a perfect year with no
violations of any kind.
C. Status report on prior meeting's citizen service . request
1. Request from Candie Turner regarding 16 Avenue (River Road project)
closure information.
City Manager Zais advised that the information was supplied in the Council packet.
2. Request to change speed limit on 38 Avenue and 2 -way conversion of
Chestnut Avenue and "A" Street
Shelley Willson, Streets and Traffic Operations Manager, said they have received
both a request to raise the speed limit and to leave it the same. City staff is
working on a report for classified streets speed limits as part of the comprehensive
plan but had not included the residential streets that were bike routes. CAWLEY
MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO INCLUDE THIS AND ALL
RESIDENTIAL STREETS IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. Council Member
Bonlender countered that this request was only for one street and he thought it
inappropriate to take staff time to look at all the other streets. The motion failed by
a 5 -2 roll call vote; Edler, Johnson, Lover, Whitman and Bonlender voting nay.
With regard to converting "A" Street and Chestnut Avenue to 2 -way streets, Traffic
Engineering did a cursory review that indicated a 2 -way operation might be
feasible. They asked for Council direction and suggested it be reviewed by
Engineering to determine costs. Mayor Edler suggested we contact the downtown
associations and ask what their intentions are with regard to the same request from
several yeas ago. Council Member Bonlender remembered this was
recommended in a study from Washington D.C. The major issue is changing the
signal lights. BONLENDER MOVED AND JOHNSON SECONDED TO HAVE
STAFF SUPPLYA COST ESTIMATE. Council Member Lover would like input
from affected businesses. Other Council members did not want staff time spent on
this. The motion failed by a 5 -2 roll call vote; Edler, Johnson, Lover, McClure and
Whitman voting nay.
JOHNSON MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO HAVE THE COMMITTEE
FOR DOWNTOWN YAKIMA (CDY) DO THE WORK TO SEE IF DOWNTOWN
WANTS TO MOVE TOWARD THIS CHANGE AND WHAT THE COSTS WOULD
BE. Chris Waarvick, Public Works Director, said there had previously been a
policy issue that would have provided a turn -key report for Council but we were
directed not to pursue it, although the question keeps surfacing. He said he would
be glad to take the issue to Sean Hawkins, CDY, and have it as an item for the
Transportation Committee. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
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• City of Yakima, Washington
Petition to Traffic Engineer for Traffic Control Change
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Date Petition Received 5 i 20D7
The undersigned owners and residents of property hereby petition for Traffic Calming Mitigation
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from 35 mph to 25 mpin
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Please find attached a petition to reduce the speed limit from 35 mph •
to 25 mph on South 96 Avenue between Coolidge Road and
Occidental Road. The petition has been signed by all residences on
that stretch of road. As you well know this is no longer a county road,
but part of the city. There is no reason to travel at 35 mph on such a
short stretch of road, which has stop signs on both ends, and is now
a residential area.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Get 2 2/6----
Victor Ratia
2205 South 96 Avenue
Yakima, WA 98903
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.Sig # Steet Name . From -To Section Class Ins Speed 85th % Posted ADT end ; Sp ,1 `
23 1st Street SR12 to 'I' Street P 4 35 40 5 21,820 35 39.0
• 24 1st Street 'I' Street to Lincoln P 4 35 38 3 20,025 35 39.0 .
25 1st Street Lincoln Ave to 'B' Street P 4 30 31 1 17,450 30 32.7
26 1st Street 'B' Street to Yakima Ave P 4 30 32 2 15,625 30 32.7
27 1st Street Yakima Ave to Walnut St P 4 30 35 5 13,960 30 32.7
28 1st Street Walnut Ave to Pacific Ave P 4 35 39 4 16,940 35 39.0
29 1st Street Pacific Ave to Nob Hill Blvd P 4 35 39 4 15,975 35 39.0
30 1st Street Nob Hill Blvd to Mead Ave P 4 35 40 5 21,120 35 39.0
31 1st Street Mead Ave to Washington Ave P 4 35 40 5 22,465 35 39.0
32 1st Street Washington Ave to Valley Mall E P 4 35 39 4 21,200 35 39.0
33 3rd Avenue Lincoln Ave to Yakima Ave M 4 30 34 4 5,360 35 37.0
34 3rd Avenue Yakima Ave to Walnut Ave M 4 30 34 4 7,860 35 37.0
35. 3rd Avenue Walnut Ave to Division M 4 30 39 9 11,350 35 37.0
36 3rd Avenue Division to Nob Hill Blvd M 4 30 39 9 17,355 35 37.0
37 3rd Avenue Nob Hill Blvd to Mead Ave M 4 30 39 9 15,050 35 37.0
38 3rd Avenue Mead Ave to Washington Ave M 4 35 39 4 14,300 35 37.0
19 3rd Street Lincoln Ave to 'B' Street C 2 25 27 2 2,340 25 28.0
20 3rd Street 'B' Street to Yakima Ave C 4 25 29 4 3,780 25 28.0
21 3rd Street Yakima Ave to Walnut Street C 4 25 28 3 4,610 25 28.0
22 3rd Street Walnut Street to Arlington C 2 30 32 2 3,740 30 32.0
39 5th Avenue 'I' Street to Fruitvale Blvd P 2 30 27 -3 7,470 30 33.2
40 5th Avenue Fruitvale Blvd to Lincoln Ave P 4 30 36 6 14,000 30 33.2
41 5th Avenue Lincoln Ave to 'B' Street P 4 30 32 2 12,160 30 33.2
42 5th Avenue 'B' Street to Yakima Ave P 4 30 35 5 10,970 30 33.2
43 5th Avenue Yakima Ave to Walnut Street P 4 30 34 4 11,875 30 33.2
44 5th Avenue Walnut Street to Tieton Drive P 4 30 35 5 13,830 30 33.2
45 5th Avenue Tieton Drive to Division P 4 25 31 6 7,500 25 31.0
13 6th Street 'I' Street to Lincoln Ave M 2 25 33 8 2,010 25 30.7
0 14 6th Street Lincoln Ave to 'B' Street P 2 25 30 5 3,550 25 30.7
15 6th Street 'B' Street to Yakima Ave P 2 25 29 4 4,730 . 25 30.7
16 6th Street Yakima Ave to Walnut Street P 2 30 34 4 7,600 30 34.7
17 6th Street Walnut Ave to Pacific Ave M 2 30 35 5 5,740 30 34.7
18 6th Street Pacific Ave to Nob Hill Blvd M 2 30 35 5 4,835 30 34.7
153 7th Avenue Yakima Ave to Walnut Ave M 2 25 30 5 4,300 25 30.0
12 8th Street Yakima Ave to Chestnut C 2 30 33 3 2,645 30 31.4
10 8th. Street 'B' Street to Yakima Ave P 2 30 33 3 6,575 30 31.4
12 8th Street Chestnut to Walnut Street C 2 30 32 2 2,360 30 31.4
8 8th Street 'G' Street to Lincoln Ave C 2 30 30 0 1,820 30 31.4
9 8th Street Lincoln Ave to 'B' Street P 2 30 29 -1 3,730 30 31.4
48 10th Avenue Mead Ave to Washington Ave. C 2 25 35 10 1,925 25 35.0
• 49 16th Avenue SR12 to River Rd P 4 35 38 3 17,750 35 39.2
50 16th Avenue River Rd to Fruitvale Blvd P 4 35 38 3 19,700 35 39.2
51 16th Avenue Fruitvale Blvd to Englewood Ave P 4 35 39 4 21,500 30 39.2
52 16th Avenue Englewood Ave to Lincoln Ave P 4 35 39 4 24,330 30 39.2
53 16th Avenue Lincoln Ave to Summitview Ave P 4 35 37 2 23,600 30 39.2
54 16th Avenue Summitview Ave to Yakima Ave P 4 35 37 2 22,550 • 30 39.2
55 16th Avenue Yakima Ave to Tieton Dr . P 4 35 39 4 22,250 30 39.2
56 16th Avenue Tieton Dr to Nob Hill Blvd P 4 35 39 4 24,100 30 39.2
57 16th Avenue Nob Hill Blvd to Mead Ave P 4 35 40 5 18,500 35 39.2
58 16th Avenue Mead Ave to Washington Ave P 4 35 43 8 12,300 35 39.2
59 16th Avenue Washington Ave to South CL P 2 35 41 6 6,420 35 39.2
2 18th Street Pacific Ave to Nob Hill Blvd C 2 30 38 8 4,600 30 37.0
3 18th Street Nob Hill Blvd to Mead Ave C 2 30 36 6 .10,270 30 37.0
60 24th Avenue Nob Hill Blvd to Mead Ave C 4 30 39 9 7,050 30 40.0
61 24th Avenue Mead Ave to Washington Ave C 4 35 41 6 6,735 • 35 40.0
• 62 25th Avenue Castlevale Rd to Englewood Av( C 2 25 33 8 960 25 33.0
63 32nd Avenue Englewood Ave to Lincoln Ave M 2 25 33 8 1,685 25 32.5
64 32nd Avenue Lincoln Ave to Summitview Ave M 2 25 32 7 2,540 25 32.5
65 32nd Avenue • Summitview Ave to Tieton Dr M 2 25 31 6 4,060 25 32.5
66 32nd Avenue Tieton Dr to Nob Hill Blvd M 2 25 34 9 3,810 25 32.5
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Seg # Steet Name From -To Section Class Ins Speed ' 85th % Posted ADT - end. z_,Sp.**>ti
67 40th Avenue Fruitvale Blvd to River Rd P 4 35 36 1 24,050 35 37.7
68 40th Avenue River Rd to Castlevale P 4 35 41 6 28,400 35 37.7 4111
69 40th Avenue Castlevale to Englewood P 4 35 44 9 26,600 35 37.7
70 40th Avenue Englewood Ave to Lincoln Ave P 4 35 38 3 26,300 35 37.7
71 40th Avenue Lincoln Ave to Summitview Ave P 4 35 36 1 27,300 35 37.7
72 40th Avenue Summitview Ave to Tieton Dr P 4 35 41 6 19,900 35 37.7
73 40th Avenue Tieton Dr to Nob Hill Blvd P 4 35 28 -7 16,400 35 37.7
74 40th Avenue ' Nob Hill Blvd to Washington Ave P 4 " 35 41 6 10,500 35 37.7
75 48th Avenue Summitview Ave to Tieton Dr C 2 30 38 8 3,575 30 38.5
76 48th Avenue Tieton Dr to Nob Hill Blvd C 2 30 39 9 5,800 30 38.5
77 48th Avenue Nob Hill Blvd to Washington Ave C 2 35 42 7 1,960 35 38.5
95 53rd Avenue Scenic Dr to Englewood Ave C 2 25 38 13 1,035 25 38.0
78 56th Avenue Englewood Ave to Lincoln Ave M 2 30 38 8 4,570 30 36.5
79 56th Avenue Lincoln Ave to Summitview Ave M 4 30 35 5 8,450 30 36.5
80 A 56th Avenue Summitview to Tieton( N of Che M 2 30 34 4 8,450 30 36.5
80 B 56th Avenue Summitview to Tieton(S of Ches M 2 30 39 9 7,200 30 36.5
nc 56th Avenue Tieton Dr to W Arlington St nc 2 30 36 6 950 30 36.5
228 64th Avenue Washington to Occidental M 35 46.7 11.7 5,823 "35
214 64th Avenue Nob Hill Blvd to Washington Ave M 2 40 48 8 3,775 40 48.0
81 64th Avenue Tieton Dr to Nob Hill.Blvd M 2 35 39 4 3,500 35 39.0
82 66th Avenue Scenic Dr to Englewood Ave C 2 35 43 8 3,200 35 42.6
83 66th Avenue Englewood Ave to Lincoln Ave C 2 35 50 15 3,500 35 42.6
84 66th Avenue Lincoln Ave to Summitview Ave C " 2 35 35 0 4,000 35 42.6
231 72nd Ave Washington Ave to Coolidge C 35 36.6 1.6 2,081 35 36.6
210 72nd Ave Summitview to Tieton P 4 30 39 9 11,850 35 39.0
211 72nd Ave Tieton to Nob Hill Blvd P 4 30 39 9 11,330 35 39.0
212 72nd Ave Nob Hill Blvd to Zier Rd M 4 35 42 7 9,850 35 41.5
213 72nd Ave Zier Rd to Washington Ave M 4 35 41 6 6,410 35 41.5
215 80th Ave Tieton to Nob Hill Blvd M 2 35 39 4 3,610 - 30 39.3 •
216 80th Ave - Nob Hill Blvd to Wide Hollow Rd C 2 35 39 4 6,500 30 39.3
217 80th Ave Wide Hollow Rd to Zier Rd C 2 35 40 5 2,700 30 39.3
235 80th Ave Coolidge to Occidental C 2 35 36.8 1.8 2,009 30 39.3
218 88th Ave Tieton Dr to Summitview Ave nc 2 35 35 0 1,475 30
227 96th Ave Tieton Drive to Summitview M 2 35 42 7 3,120 35 42.0
237 96th Ave Occidental to Coolidge nc 35 25
220 Ahtanum Rd 16th Ave to WCL (approx 26th F M 4 40 52 12 11,750 40
128 B St (MLK) 5th Ave to 3rd Ave P 3 30 34 4 10,540 30 33.3
129 B St (MLK) 3rd Ave to 1st St P 3 30 33 3 10,325 30 33.3
130 B St (MLK) 1st St to 3rd St P 3 30 30 0 9,730 30 33.3
131 B St (MLK) 3rd St to 6th St P • 3 30 35 5 7,570 30 33.3
132 B St (MLK) 6th St to 8th St P 2 30 35 5 6,270 30 33.3
133 B St (MLK) Pierce /7th Ave to 5th Ave P 3 30 33 3 9,710 30 33.3
93 Castlevale Road E. Powerhouse Rd to 34th Ave M 2 25 33 8 810 25 34.0
94 Castlevale Road 34th Ave to Fruitvale Blvd M 2 25 35 10 2,550 30 34.0
232 Coolidge Ave 72nd Ave to 80th Ave C 35 41 6 "- 2,408 35
168 Division Street 5th Ave to 3rd Ave M 2 25 31 6 5,325 25 . 31.0
106 Englewood Ave 66th Ave to 56th.Ave C 2 30 36 6 2,375 30 34.5
107 Englewood Ave 56th Ave to 48th Ave C 2 30 35 5 6,075 30 34.5
108 Englewood Ave 48th Ave to 40th Ave C 2 30 33 3 7,740 30 34.5
109 Englewood Ave 40th Ave to 32nd Ave C 2 30 34 4 5,000 30 34.5
110 Englewood Ave 32nd Ave to E. Powerhouse Rd C 2 30 38 8 2,715 30 34.5 ' . •
111 Englewood Ave E. Powerhouse Rd to 20th Ave C 2 30 31 1 2,990 30 34.5
112 Englewood Ave 20th Ave to 16th Ave C 2 • 25 32 7 2,060 30 34.5
224 Englewood Avenue 66th Ave to (ECL) M 2 . 35 39 4 1,840 30 39.0
219 Fair Ave 10th St to Chestnut nc 2 25 34 9 6,760 30 34.0
4 Fair Ave Chestnut to Beech St M 2 30 35 5 7,970 30 35.3 •
5 Fair Ave Beech St to Pacific Ave M 2 30 33 3 11,010 30 35.3
6 Fair Ave Pacific Ave to Nob Hill Blvd M 4 30 39 9 9,275 30 35.3
7 Fair Ave Nob Hill Blvd to Mead Ave M 2 30 . 34 4 7,270 30 35.3
85 Fruitvale Blvd 40th Ave to 34th Ave /River Rd M 4 35 40 5 10,525 35 40.8
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Seg # Steet Name From -To Section Class Ins ' Speed 85th % Posted ADT end' Sp
86 Fruitvale Blvd 34th Ave /River.Rd to Castleval M 4 35 44 9 10,025 35 40.8
0 87 Fruitvale Blvd Castlevale Rd to 16th Ave M 4 ' 35 39 4 13,625 35 40:8
88 Fruitvale Blvd 16th Ave to 5th Ave P 4 35 40 5 11,875 35 40.8
113 'G' Street 1st St to 6th St C 2 25 34 9 1,400 25 32.0
114 'G' Street 6th St to 8th St C 2 25 30 5 1,130 25 32.0 •
89 '1' Street 5th Ave to 1st St P 2 30 32 2 • 9,270 30 32.0
90 '1' Street 1st St to 6th St M 2 25 28 3 3,370 25 28.0
115 Lincoln Avenue 66th Ave to 56th Ave C 2 30 37 7 2,000 30 36.3
116 Lincoln Avenue 56th Ave to 46th Ave C 2 30 33 3 3,110 30 36.3
117 Lincoln Avenue 46th Ave to 40th Ave • C 2 30 30 0 • 4,310 30 36.3
118 Lincoln Avenue 40th Ave to 32nd Ave M 4 30 - 40 10 8,650 30 36.3
119 Lincoln Avenue 32nd Ave to 24th Ave M 4 30 39 9 9,900 30 36.3
.120 Lincoln Avenue 24th Ave to 16th Ave M 4 30 39 9 15,585 30 36.3
121 Lincoln Avenue 16th Ave to Custer P 4 30 38 8 16,600 30 36.3
122 Lincoln Avenue . Custer Ave to 5th Ave P 3 . 30 37 7 14,910 30 • 36.3
123 Lincoln Avenue 5th Ave to 3rd Ave P 3 30 35 5 11,840 30 36.3
124 Lincoln Avenue 3rd Ave to 1st St P 3 30 35 5 10,850 30 36.3
125 Lincoln Avenue 1st St to 3rd St P . 3 30 34 4 9,560 30 36.3
126 Lincoln Avenue 3rd St to 6th St P 3 30 37 7 8,425 30 36.3
127 Lincoln Avenue 6th St to 8th St P 3 30 38 8 7,420 30 36.3
185 Mead Avenue 16th Ave to 10th Ave M 2 30 38 8 8,800 35, 38.0
186 Mead Avenue 10th Ave to 3rd Ave M 2 35 35 0 9,400 35 36.4
187 Mead Avenue 3rd Ave to 1st St M 4 35 41 6 10,410 35 • 36.4 '
188 Mead Avenue 1st St to 10th St M 4 35 35 0 10,510 35 36.4
189 Mead Avenue 10th St to 18th St M 2 35 37 2 5,860 35 36.4 .
190 Mead Avenue 18th St to Rudkin Rd M 2 35 34 -1 1,250 . 35 .36.4
170 Nob Hill Blvd 64th Ave to 48th Ave P 2 35 35 0 11,330 35 38.5
171 Nob Hill Blvd 48th Ave to 40th Ave P 4 35 40 5 14,820 35 38.5
0 72 Nob Hill Blvd 40th Ave to 32nd Ave P 4 30 39 9 24,690 35 38.3
73 Nob Hill Blvd 32nd Ave to 24th Ave - P 4 30 39 9 23,570 35 38.3
174 Nob Hill Blvd 24th Ave to 16th Ave P 4 30 40 10 26,500 30 38.3
175 Nob Hill Blvd 16th Ave to 10th Ave P 4 30 39 9 23,200 30 38.3
176 Nob Hill Blvd 10th Ave to 3rd Ave P 4 30 38 8 25,755 30 38.3
177 Nob Hill Blvd 3rd Ave to 1st St P 4 30 39 9 26,775 30 38.3
178 Nob Hill Blvd 1st St to 6th St P 4 30 34 4 20,410 30 38.3
179 Nob Hill Blvd 6th St to 10th St P 4 35 39 4 17,600 35 39.0
180 Nob Hill Blvd 10th St to 18th St P 4 35 40 5 15,080 35 39.0
181. Nob Hill Blvd 18th St to East CL P 4 35 38 3 24,550 35 39.0
_ 205 Nob Hill Blvd 80th Ave to 72nd Ave M 2 35 38 3 5,610 • 35 42.2
206 Nob Hill Blvd 72nd Ave to 64th Ave P 2 35 41 6 11,060 35 38.5
229 Occidental Ave 64th Ave to 80th Ave M 2 35 46.8 11.8 3,455 35 38.5
230 Occidental Ave 80th Ave to 96th Ave M 2 35 43 8 3,110 35 38.5
221 Pacific Avenue 1st Street to 3rd Street nc 2 25 24 -1 1,330 25 24.0
222 Pacific Avenue 3rd Street to 6th Street 2 30 31 1 1,900 30 31.0
223 Pacific Avenue 6th Street to Fair Ave 2 30 30 0 3,600 30 31.0
169 Pacific Avenue Fair Ave to 18th St C 2 30 38 8 4,600 30 31.0
96 Pecks Canyon Rd Powerhouse.Rd to Scenic Dr (pq C 2 35 36 -1 2,210 30 36.0
46 Pierce Ave Lincoln Ave to 'B' Street P 2 25 32 7 7,435 25 33.0
47 Pierce Ave 'B' St to Summitview Ave C 2 25 34 9 3,810 25 33.0
100 Powerhouse Rd Kern Rd to 34th Ave C 2 25 31 6 1,980 30 33.3
101 Powerhouse Rd 34th Ave to•Englewood Ave C 2 25 36 11 2,840 30 33.3
102 Powerhouse Rd Englewood Ave to Lincoln Ave C 2 25 31 6 3,570 25 33.3
99 Powerhouse Rd 40th Ave to Kern Rd M 2 25 35 10 1,340 30 33.3
91 River Road Fruitvale Blvd to 20th Ave C 2 25 27 2 2,200 25 28.5
92 River Road 20th Ave to 16th Ave • C 2 25 30 5 3,100 25 28.5
• 1 Rudkin Road Mead Ave to Viola Ave C 2 25 41 16 1,120 25 41.0
03 Scenic Drive 66th Ave to 58th Ave C 2 25 36 11 1,125 25 32.0
104 Scenic Drive 58th Ave to Pecks Canyon Rd C 2 25 38 13 1,590 25 32.0
105 Scenic Drive Pecks Canyon Rd to 53rd Ave C 2 25 22 -3 1,040 25 32.0
• 225 Summitview • 88th Ave to 96th Ave P 4 35 45 10 9,050 35 43.0
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2007 Speed Study Data
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Seg # Steet Name From -To Section Class Ins Speed 85th % Posted ADT end: _': Sp,.,,w4r'
134 Summitview Ave 66th Ave to 56th Ave P 4 35 42 7 17,750 35 43.0
135 Summitview Ave 56th Ave to 48th Ave P 4 35 42 7 17,370 35 43.0 0
136 Summitview Ave 48th Ave to 40th Ave P 4 35 42 7 20,680 35 43.0
137 Summitview Ave 40th Ave to 32nd Ave P 2 30 40 10 13,265 35 48.0
138 Summitview Ave 32nd Ave to 24th Ave P 4 30 39 9 12,760 35 38.3
139 Summitview Ave 24th Ave to 16th Ave P 4 30 39 9 13,300 35 38.3
140 Summitview Ave 16th Ave to Custer Ave P 4 30 38 8 12,730 35 38.3
152 Summitview Ave Custer Ave to 7th Ave /Yakima / P 4 30 36 6 12,640 30 38.3
199 Summitview Ave 88th Ave to 80th Ave M 2 35 44 9 11,950 35 43.0
200 Summitview Ave 80th Ave to 72nd Ave M 4 35 45 10 11,020 35 43.0
201 Summitview Ave 72nd Ave to 66th Ave P 4 35 42 7 18,225 35 43.0
226 Tieton Drive 88th Ave to ECL P 4 35 48 13 6,150 40 41.5
160 Tieton Drive 64th Ave to 56th Ave M 4 35 43 8 13,860 35 43.3
161 Tieton Drive 56th Ave to 48th Ave M 4 30 41 11 17,020 35 43.3
162 Tieton Drive 48th Ave to 40th Ave M 4 30 39 9 15,680 35 49.0
163 Tieton Drive 40th Ave to 32nd Ave M 4 30 39 9 17,310 30 39.0
164 Tieton Drive 32nd Ave to 24th Ave M 4 30 39 9 15,380 30 39.0
165 Tieton Drive • 24th Ave to 16th Ave M 4 30 40 10 16,800 30 59.0
166 Tieton Drive 16th Ave to 10th. Ave M 4 30 40 10 14,900 30 39.0
167 Tieton Drive 10th Ave to 5th Ave M 4 30 38 8 12,850 30 39.0
202 Tieton Drive 88th Ave to 80th Ave M 4 35 44 9 7,360 40 43.3
203 Tieton Drive 80th Ave to 72nd Ave M 4 35 43 8 10,080 40 43.3
204 Tieton Drive 72nd Ave to 64th Ave M 4 35 41 6 12,780 35 43.3
182 Viola Avenue - 1st St to Fair Ave C 2 25 34 9 735 25 33.0.
183 Viola Avenue Fair Ave to 18th St C 2 25 32 7 1,025 25 33.0
184 Viola Avenue 18th St to Rudkin Rd C 2 25 34 9 1,325 25 33.0
97 W. Powerhouse Rd West CL to Pecks Canyon Rd C 2 30 35 5 4,000 30 37.5
98 W. Powerhouse Rd Pecks Canyon Rd to 40th Ave C 2 - 30 40 10 5,700 30 37.5
154 Walnut Street 7th Ave to 5th Ave M 3 25 32 7 8,010 25 32.5 41)
155 Walnut Street 5th Ave to 3rd Ave M 4 30 33 3 14,330 30 32.5
156 Walnut Street 3rd Ave to 1st St M 4 30 36 6 17,550 30 32.5
157 Walnut Street 1st St to 3rd St M 4 30 32 2 11,230 30 32.5
158 Walnut Street 3rd St to 6th St M 4 30 35 5 8,900 30 32.5
159 Walnut Street 6th St to 8th St C 2 30 27 -3 4,020 30 32.5
191 Washington Ave 48th Ave to 40th Ave M 2 35 45 10 8,970 40 44.0
192 Washington Ave 40th Ave to 24th Ave P 2 35 43 8 13,250 40 44.0
193 Washington Ave 24th Ave to 16th Ave P 4 35 43 8 16,600 35 41.8
194 Washington Ave 16th Ave to 10th Ave P 4 35 41 6 15,675 35 41.8
195 Washington Ave 10th Ave to 3rd Ave P 4 35 41 6 16,400 35 41.8
196 Washington Ave 3rd Ave to Presson PI P 4 35 42 7 15,650 35 41.8
197 Washington Ave Presson PI to 1st St P 4 35 42 7 14,700 35 41.8
198 Washington Ave 1st St to East CL C 2 25 32 7 10,640 30 32.0
207 Washington Ave 72nd Ave to 64th Ave M 2 35 43 8 4,660 40 39.7
208 Washington Ave 64th Ave to 48th Ave M 2 35 39 4 4,510 40 42.3
141 Yakima Ave 16th Ave to Custer Ave M 4 30 37 7 10,780 30 34.7
142 Yakima Ave 7th Ave to 5th Ave P 4 25 33 " 8 16,450 25 32.6
143 Yakima Ave 5th Ave to 3rd Ave P 4 25 33 8 17,810 25 32.6
144 Yakima Ave 3rd Ave to 1st St P 4 25 33 8 23,200 25 32.6
145 Yakima Ave 1st St to 3rd St P 4 25 30 5 16,925 25 32.6
146 Yakima Ave 3rd St to 6th St P 4 . 25 34 9 17,460 25 32.6
147 Yakima Ave 6th St to 8th St P 4 25 33 8 19,370 25 32.6
150 Yakima Ave 17th St to East CL P 4 35 42 7 28,500 35 42.0
151 Yakima Ave Custer Ave to 7th Ave /Yakima / M 4 30 37 7 9,860 30 34.7
236 Zier Rd 80th Ave to 96th Ave C 2 35 43 8 1,060 35 43.0
209 _Zier Road 80th Ave to 72nd Ave MC 2 35 43 8 1,060 30 43.0
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NEIGHBORHOD TRAFFIC CALMING PROGRAM UPDATE
To: Yakima City Council
From: Joan Davenport, Supervising Traffic Engineer
Date: Council Study Session of April 8, 2008
Subject: Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program Update and Recommendations
Action Requested from City Council
Review proposed changes in the Traffic Calming Program. Direct any changes as determined
appropriate by the City Council and endorse as Administrative Procedures for the evaluation and
processing of Traffic Calming Petitions or complaints. This program is not an ordinance nor
included in the Yakima Municipal Code.
Additionally, staff will update the City Council regarding the status of the Barge- Chestnut
Neighborhood Traffic Calming Petition.
Background
The City of Yakima adopted the current Traffic Calming program in 1995, after the Scenic Drive
Speed Hump installation. While speeding and cut - though traffic are very common complaints by
city residents, the program was not funded for many years and the petition process discouraged
many concerned citizens. A list of over 100 requests for Traffic Calming is included in this
report.
Over the last 12 years, many cities within the State of Washington have updated and revised their
approach to Traffic Calming. The modified program submitted by staff parallels the approach of
most other communities. Two primary changes are incorporated into the updated program (1)
an improved data analysis method; and (2) the introduction of an Education and Enforcement
Phase, prior to consideration of installing physical traffic calming devices, like speed humps.
On May 10, 2007, the revised Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program was presented to the City
of Yakima Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. On August 21, 2007 the program was
presented to the City Council Transportation Committee. The Committee directed staff to present
the program to the full City Council at a study session.
On February 20, 2008 and March 19, 2008 the Council Transportation — Transit Committee,
discussed this topic. On March 20, 2008 the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
reviewed the recommendations for the updated procedures.
Mr. Gary Forrest, representing the Barge Chestnut Neighborhood Area was present at these
meetings and made presentations regarding the petition process and possible changes. After
extensive discussion, the Committee directed staff to prepare a Request for Proposals to hire a
professional consultant to evaluate the requested physical traffic calming devices. It was the
opinion of the council that no further education and enforcement phase was necessary for this
petition area, due the extensive public involvement to date.
Traffic Calming Program Change Recommendations
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Changes Proposed in Traffic Calming Program
The current Traffic Calming Program can be summarized as follows.
1. A citizen petition is required to initiate a study of the subject area and determine
consensus within the neighborhood.
2. Once City staff collects data about the area, a traffic calming plan will be recommended
to the petitioners which may include speed humps, traffic circles, or other devices.
3. The neighborhood votes on the Plan and pending the outcome of the neighborhood vote,
the Traffic Calming Plan would be forwarded to the City Council.
4. A follow -up period (between one and 5 years) is established for monitoring of
effectiveness.
The revised Traffic Calming Program is divided into two phases.
1. Phase One concentrates on speed enforcement and education, as well as data collection
and evaluation. Typical elements in the Phase One approach include Speed Watch signs,
Targeted Speed Enforcement, and Neighborhood participation in Speed Watch program.
Some neighborhood concerns may be resolved after Phase One programs. Phase One
usually takes one year. Some streets may be determined to be inappropriate for any
further measures.
2. Phase Two of the revised Traffic Calming Program includes more permanent measures, if
determined appropriate. Streets evaluated under the Program will be ranked citywide for
Traffic Calming funds with highest scoring streets becoming a top priority. Projects will
be limited by the availability of funds and the number of requests. Recommendations for
• Phase Two Devises, such as speed humps or traffic circles will be presented to the
Neighborhood and then to the City Council for adoption.
Current Demonstration Program
In 2007, the Yakima City Council authorized $50,000 to revise the Neighborhood Traffic
Calming Program and implement a demonstration project. No funds were expended to review
and prepare the revised programmatic approach.
The following items were purchased with the 2007funding (total cost of $38,172) and will be
installed this spring.
1. Four stationary for Radar operated "YOUR SPEED IS" signs. These would be placed on
neighborhood streets during Phase One of the program and supported by a targeted
enforcement program of the Yakima Police Department. They may remain on the
neighborhood street for up to one year. Cost: $22,900
2. One portable trailer equipped with a Radar operated `YOUR SPEED IS" for the Yakima
Police Department. YPD will operate the sign and locate it on streets where citizen
concerns have been expressed. Cost: $7,800
3. High contrast thermoplastic crosswalk material to install on 8 Street at the Convention
Center. $7,472.
4. In -Street STOP FOR PEDESTRIAN bollards for Canal Pathway crossing of Powerhouse
Road and 34 Avenue.
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Traffic Calming Program Change Recommendations
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Active Neighborhood Petitions
Three neighborhood petitions are currently pending.
1. 28 Avenue, between Lincoln and Summitview Avenue: An average of 462 vehicles
daily were recorded at an average* speed of 31.8 miles per hour ( *the speed that 85
percent of the vehicles traveled at or below). The neighborhood was informed in October
of 2007 that radar speed signs and targeted speed enforcement would be installed in the
spring;
2. 45 Avenue, between Summitview and Walnut Street: An average of 538 vehicles
were recorded daily at an average* speed of 31.2 miles per hour ( *the speed that 85
percent of the vehicles traveled at or below). The neighborhood was informed in October
of 2007 that radar speed signs and targeted speed enforcement would be installed in the
spring;
3. Barge- Chestnut Neighborhood Area (BCNA): The area consists of an estimated 362
acres or 0.56 square miles, 1,027 parcels and well over 50 city blocks. The petition seeks
the authority to install traffic calming devices on 12 city street segments. Included are 19
speed humps, 7 traffic circles and 8 diverters. The Petition represents the work of
concerned citizens who have collected signatures from several hundred residents. This
petition is submitted independently by the BCNA. Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital has
initiated a Master Plan for the environmental review of campus expansion, but has not
filed an application with the City of Yakima, nor made their impact study available for
public review. City staff has collect data about the streets.
Last fall, city staff contacted two private Traffic Engineering companies regarding the
possibility of contracting out the review of this petition. The preliminary cost estimates
ranged from $9,000 (Kittelson & Associates) to $51,000 (Transpo). As noted previously,
the Transportation Committee of City Council directed staff to prepare a Request for
Proposals to conduct a technical review of the requested traffic calming devices. If
authorized by the City Council, staff will prepare a limited scope RFP to conduct a
technical analysis of recommended traffic calming devices.
The Barge- Chestnut Neighborhood Association has expressed concerns that the new
(updated) policy may limit or restrict some of the traffic calming devices suggested by
the neighborhood; may prohibit installation of devices on 32 " Avenue and would cause
delay in implementing their petition request. Staff has assured the BCNA representatives
that the review will evaluate the entire petition, including 32 Avenue.
Traffic Calming Program Change Recommendations
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Traffic Calming Requests, 2000 - 2007
A B C D E
• Date of Street Requested for Address of Submitted
1 Request , Calming Location Requester Petition?
2 9/3/2007 Chestnut Ave 6th Ave and 16th Ave 801 Chestnut
3 8/29/2007 Crestfield, 67th Ave Apple Blossom development 2129 S 67th Ave
4 8/15/2007 Cornell Ave Between Nob Hill Blvd and Mead 1201 Cornell
5 8/9/2007 N 58th Ave north of Englewood. Ave _ 603 N 58th Ave
6 7/25/2007 N 7th Ave Vicinity of "A "St 7 N 7th Ave
7 7/8/2007 77th Avenue South of Summitview, to Barge 7704 Barge
8 5/5/2007 Barge- Chestnut Area* Summitview, Tieton, 16th, 36th Ave many Yes
9 4/12/2007 Hathaway Ave 6th Ave to 16th Ave _ Yes
10 3/19/2007 N 52nd Ave Englewood and Douglas 5110 Englewood
11 1/9/2007 S 10th Ave Viola Ave to Mead Ave 1319 S 10th Ave
12 11/20/2006 Glacier Way • 52nd Ave to 56th Ave _ 5404 Glacier Way
13 8/24/2006 S 66th Ave Nob Hill to Washington 1808 S 66th Ave
14 7/13/2006 N 45th Ave South of Summitview Ave
15 7/13/2006 Terry Ave near 66th Ave _
16 6/20/2006 N 66th Ave vicinity of Englewood 214 N 65th Ave
17 6/19/2006 N 19th Ave South of Tieton Dr 603 S 19th Ave
18 6/16/2006 S 22nd Ave Between Nob Hill Blvd and Tieton 701 S 22nd Ave
19 6/12/2006 Wilson Lane Between 7th and 8th Ave 810 Wilson Lane
20 6/9/2006 N 45th Ave South of Summitview Ave 5 S. 45th Ave Yes
21 . 6/9/2006 N 9th Ave Between Nob Hill Blvd and Mead 1210 S 9th Ave
22 5/26/2006 I St South of Buwalda 1202 Buwalda
23 5/11/2006 Chestnut Ave Between 89th and 90th Ave 405 S 90th Ave
24 5/10/2006 S 8th Ave Near Viola Ave _ 706 Viola Ave
® 25 5/8/2006 N 44th Ave Near Snow Mountain Rd 4309 Snow Mt Rd
26 4/24/2006 N 22nd Ave Near River Rd 1120 N 22nd Ave
27 4/18/2006 Cottage Way Near 70th Ave
28 3/24/2006 S 12th Ave Near Arlington
29 3/6/2006 N 42nd Ave Near Snow Mountain Rd 4206 Snow Mt Rd
30 2/27/2006 Terry Ave near 66th Ave
31 2/25/2006 Scenic Dr Near 53rd Ave 5816 Scenic Dr
32 11/15/2005 Pierce Ave Between 12th and 16th Ave
33 11/1/2005 Pickins Rd South of Tieton 704 Pickins
34 10/22/2005 Parsons Ave Vicinity of Walnut
35 10/8/2005 S 7th Ave South of Tieton Dr 406 S 7th Ave _
36 8/23/2005 Bell Ave _ Near 17th Ave
37 7/21/2005 S 7th St Between Central and Nob Hill Blvd 1314 S 7th St
38 7/1/2005 Arlington Ave Near 48th Ave 4903 Arlington
39 6/3/2005 S 28th Ave South of Tahoma 1608 S 27th Ave
40 5/15/2005 N 20th Ave _ Near J Street
41 4/15/2005 S 19th Avenue between Tieton Dr and Nob Hill Blvd 717 S 19th Ave
42 4/11/2005 S 13th Ave South of Nob Hill Blvd
43 4/10/2005 S 28th Ave Between Summitveiw and Lincoln 213 N 28th Ave Yes
44 3/17/2005 Prasch Ave Between 13th and 15th Ave
45 3/8/2005 Bartlett Ave Near Buwalda St
46 2/28/2005 Queen Ave near Baker St 905 Queen Ave
47 2/17/2005 S 9th Ave between Tieton Dr and Nob Hill Blvd 719 S 9th Ave
48 2/11/2005 Hathaway Ave Near Elks Park
49 2/7/2005 Scenic Dr near Peck's Canyon Rd 4909 Scenic
50 2/4/2005 Scenic Dr near 66th Ave
• 51 , 1/5/2005 S 2nd Ave Vicinity of Stewart St
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Traffic Calming Requests, 2000 - 2007
• A B C D E
Date of Street Requested for Address of Submitted - •
1 Request Calming Location Requester Petition?
52 10/15/2004 S 80th Ave South of Tieton 1006 S 80th
53 10/14/2004 S 62nd Ave Between Chestnut and Tieton Dr 201 S 62nd Ave
54 9/23/2004 S 18th Ave near Grant Ave 1205 S 18th Ave
55 9/11/2004 S 57th Ave South of Chestnut Ave 215 S 57th Ave
56 9/1/2004 N 20th Ave Between Fruitvale and Lincoln 803 N 20th Ave
57 9/1/2004 S Street Vicinity N 3rd St 216 E S St
58 8/26/2004 Terry Ave Near 66th Ave
- 59 8/25/2004 Queen Ave. Vicinity of 12th Ave
60 8/23/2004 S 10th Ave Vicinity of Mead .
61 8/23/2004 S 9th Ave - Between Spruce and Walnut Ave
62 7/16/2004 Carol Ave Vicinity of 34th Ave
63 7/16/2004 Willow Ave Near 28th Ave
- 64 4/11/2004 N 28th Ave Between Lincoln and Summitview
- 65 2/4/2004 S 66th Ave - Vicinity of Terry Ave
66 1/28/2004 Hamm Ave Vicinity of 24th Ave
67 1/24/2004 S 13th Ave near Prasch 1302 W Prasch
68 9/29/2003 S 69th Ave near Logan Ave . 6831 W Logan
69 9/22/2003 N 48th Ave north of Englewood Ave
70 9/22/2003 S 18th Ave near Grant Ave
71 9/16/2003 Simpson Lane vicinty of 20th Ave
72 8/28/2003 N 58th Ave north of Englewood Ave
73 8/1/2003 S 77th Ave South of Summitview Ave 507 S 77th Ave
74 7/25/2003 Viola Ct West of 34th Ave
75 7/1/2003 Washington Ave Near Presson Place
76 6/30/2003 Home Drive Between 32nd and 34th Ave •
77 6/13/2003 S 28th Ave near Walnut
78 6/11/2003 Stanley Drive near Franklin Park
79 6/4/2003 Chestnut Ave Near 24th Ave
_ 80 5/14/2003 S 12th Ave • near Pierce Ave
81 5/8/2003 N 45th Ave South of Summitview Ave 120 N 45th Ave
82 4/10/2003 Chestnut Ave Near 31st Ave
83 3/24/2003 S 10th Ave between Mead and Washington
84 8/7/2002 S 20th Ave between Mead and Loren
85 7/23/2002 Monroe Ave west of 16th Ave 1608 Monroe Ave
86 1/4/2002 Yakima Ave between 27th and 28th Ave
87 11/28/2001 Stewart Street between 10th and 12th Ave
88 11/20/2001 S 10th Ave between Nob Hill and Tieton
89 10/4/2001 Yakima Ave between 28th and 30th Ave
90 10/3/2001 S 65th Ave near Walnut 218 S 65th Ave
91 8/29/2001 S 27th Ave near Willow
92 8/5/2001 Lila Ave Near 25th Ave
93 7/31/2001 Bartlett Ave Near 2nd St 105 Bartlett
94 7/6/2001 S 21st Ave between Prasch and Bonnie Doon 1021 S 21st Ave
95 5/24/2001 Hathaway Ave Near Elks Park 717 Hathaway
96 1/21/2001 Park Ave vicinty of 32nd Ave 312 Park Ave
97 .12/22/2000 Queen Ave between Baker and Pleasant
98 9/19/2000 N 48th Ave between Fechter and Englewood
99 8/29/2000 Peach Street between 7th and 8th Ave
100 8/24/2000 Pleasant Ave between Nob Hill Blvd and Tieton
101 8/23/2000 N 24th Ave Between Englewood and Lincoln •
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Traffic Calming Requests, 2000 - 2007
A B C D E
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Date of Street Requested for Address of Submitted
1 Request Calming Location Requester Petition?
102 8/16/2000 Arlington Near 53rd Ave
103 8/16/2000 N 45th Ave South of Summitview Ave
104 8/8/2000 S 7th Ave Near Pierce Street
105 8/2/2000 N 6th St Vicinity of D Street 508 N 6th St
106 7/5/2000 S 10th St between Walnut and Maple
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Neighborhood Traffic Calming
Program Update
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Yakima Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program
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Enhancing
Neighborhoods and Safety
Traffic conditions on neighborhood streets can affect the safety and quality of life for
area residents. The City of Yakima Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program represents a
commitment to improving safety and livability in our neighborhoods. Residents work
with the City and law enforcement to identify neighborhood traffic problems and possible
solutions.
Citizen involvement is an important part of the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program.
The City of Yakima will not implement Traffic Calming measures where citizen support
is not evident.
Yakima's Neighborhood Streets •
Neighborhood or Local Access Streets make up the majority of Yakima's street system.
They provide access to homes, schools, parks, churches or businesses for automobiles,
bicycles and pedestrians. Unlike the major Arterial Streets, Neighborhoods streets should
not carry significant volumes of through traffic. The Neighborhood Traffic Calming
Program will not be used on Arterial Streets.
What are the Problems?
The most common complaints from residents are excessive speeding and cut - through
traffic. Often, neighbors complain about vehicles racing through residential streets to
avoid the traffic on the busy arterial streets. Vehicle speeding or cut - through traffic
results in increased noise, dust, and conflict with pedestrians or bicyclists, especially
along streets without sidewalks. Neighbors may perceive quality of life and their safety
have been compromised.
Solutions — the Three E's
Changing driver behavior depends on solutions that use elements from three different
approaches:
Education alerts drivers and residents about how to ease traffic problems, like driving
slower in residential areas, and attention to traffic or pedestrian laws.
Enforcement enlists the help of the Yakima Police Department and the Traffic
Engineering Division of Public Works to provide increased efforts to reduce speeding on
Neighborhood Streets and general awareness of speeding problems. Additional traffic
signs may be included in the enforcement effort.
Engineering tools include a variety of traffic control devices that may reduce speed,
discourage speeding and improve safety on Neighborhood Streets. Examples of these
Measures include speed humps or traffic circles that may slow traffic. Stop signs are
NOT appropriate traffic calming measures.
The City of Yakima will work closely with interested citizens to identify possible
solutions that best serve the neighborhood area and reduce the identified problems.
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Traffic Calming Devices Not Used on Arterial Streets
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The Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program is designed for use only on local access,
neighborhood streets. Traffic Calming devices may be installed on neighborhood streets
to discourage speeding and cut - through traffic. It is not appropriate to install physical
traffic calming devices on Arterial Streets that are designed to carry higher traffic
volumes than neighborhood streets. The City of Yakima has adopted Level of Service
(LOS) Standards that establish capacity guidelines in compliance with the Washington
State Growth Management Act (GMA). The map below identifies the Arterial Streets.
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How the Program Works — Phase One
The Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program is divided into two phases. Phase One
consists primarily of the first two "E's ", Education and Enforcement. Phase Two involves
the third "E ", Engineering of the design and installation of possible traffic calming
devices. To begin participation in the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program, write a
letter to the Traffic Engineering staff at the:
City of Yakima Public Works Department
Attn: Traffic Engineer
2301 Fruitvale Boulevard
Yakima, WA 98902
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Please provide as much information as possible about your concerns. Specifically, the
name of the street and a description of the problems you are experiencing. It is helpful if
you can provide the extent of your request (from and to streets), the time of day (or day
of the week) the problem occurs.
Phase One Elements
Neighborhood safety concerns are the primary focus of Phase One. The solutions are
relatively inexpensive yet effective in reducing speeding on neighborhood streets. Some
of the following measures will be implemented during Phase One. There is generally a
one -year minimum period for Phase One review before any additional steps are taken to
allow for data collection, evaluation and public participation process.
Speed Watch - The Yakima. Police Department may set up a portable reader -
board/radar display to show your neighbors just how fast they are driving. This helps to
educate drivers, including neighborhood residents, of the
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A permanent sign with a radar unit that shows the speed of roux se[co t
passing vehicles may be temporarily or permanently installed :�
in the neighborhood with warning signs to encourage slower
neighborhood traffic.
Neighborhood Speed Watch - The Yakima Police Department may loan a radar gun
to the local residents to track speeders by recording license plate numbers. The Police
Department will verify the license plate number and send a letter to the owner
encouraging the driver to slow down in your neighborhood.
Speed and Volume Study — The Yakima Traffic Engineering Office will conduct field
studies and a traffic count to measure and document the speed and volume of traffic and
other characteristics on the neighborhood street in question.
Specialized Enforcement — The Yakima Police Department will provide targeted
enforcement efforts utilizing the speed study results from Public Works.
Neighborhood Speed Watch .Sign may be placed on your street.
Additionally, speed limit signs, dead -end signs, parking restrictions or
other appropriate traffic control signs may also be installed.
Enhanced Visibility - Residents may be asked to trim vegetation NEIGHBORHOOD
near street intersections to increase visibility and improve SPEED WATCH
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STOP signs not used for Traffic Calming or Speed Control.
One of the most common requests from citizens that the City of
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Yakima receives is for the installation of a stop sign to slow
• speeders in neighborhoods. To many people, this sounds like an
obvious, inexpensive way to reduce vehicle speeds. Unfortunately, �.:.
when stop signs are used only for speed control there is a high
incidence of drivers intentionally ignoring the stop sign which can ;
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assume the vehicle will stop. Also, when vehicles do stop, the
speed reduction is effective only in the immediate area of the sign, as drivers race away
from the "nuisance" stop sign to make up lost time. This results in increased mid -block
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The purpose of a stop sign is to improve intersection safety and clarify which vehicle
may have the right of way at an intersection. Documentation of traffic safety problems
such as accident history is generally warranted for the installation of stop signs. For these
reasons, the City of Yakima does not use stop signs for traffic calming or speed control
devices.
Children at Play Signs
Another common request received by city staff is for
installation of a "Children at Play" or other similar warning SLOW
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presence of children in an area and improve neighborhood
safety, slow cars and avert possible tragedies. Unfortunately, AT
the opposite has been found to be true. Drivers generally do not PLAY
slow travel speeds down, nor has the presence of these signs
been effective in reducing pedestrian accidents. In fact, these
warning signs may provide a false sense of security and increase the potential for
accidents Installation of these type of signs are not consistent with the Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and public agencies are discouraged from
installing these type of signs. For these reasons, the City of Yakima does not install these
type of signs for traffic calming or speed reduction purposes.
Phase Two Elements
Some neighborhoods will resolve their traffic problems during the first year of Phase One
solutions. However, sometimes more permanent measures may be recommended,
depending upon the findings of Phase One measures. The speed and traffic study
conducted in Phase One will be evaluated and follow -up data collected by City staff.
Streets evaluated under this program will be ranked citywide for Traffic Calming funds,
with the highest scoring streets becoming a top priority for implementation of Phase Two
projects. Projects will be limited by the availability of funds and the number of total
requests.
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Traffic Calming Prioritization Criteria - Selecting Residential Streets
fora Project
Traffic Calming projects are selected from those with the highest rankings which meet
the minimum criteria of 8 points. In selecting projects, other factors will be considered,
such as project size, cost, complexity, and budget 'availability.
Measure Range Points
Traffic Volume: 750 —1,000 ADT 2
(ADT from study) 1,001 —1250 ADT 4
1,250 + ADT - 6
Traffic Speed 1 — 4 mph over posted speed 1
(85 Percentile from 5 — 6 2
Study) 7 — 8 4
9 -10 6
11 8
12 + 10
Accident History less than 1 per year 2
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Over 2 6
Schools/ Other Ped. Locations Between 1 /4 to 1 /2 mile 2
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(Parks, Senior Housing, etc) Within 1 A mile 4
Walk -to- School Route 5
Neighborhood Process for Traffic Calming
Based upon the Phase One successes, review of the petition, and characteristics of the
street, a plan may be developed for traffic calming, which may be in more than one
phase. Once a plan has been developed for the area, residents will be asked to respond to
the Traffic Calming Devices, indicating their support with a "YES" vote. At least 60
percent of the property owners must respond with a YES vote in order to proceed. If the
neighborhood supports the Traffic Calming Devices proposed, an information meeting
will be held with citizens, staff and police. Preliminary cost estimates, time -lines and
project details and alternatives will be discussed.
City Council Action
The Yakima City Council must approve a Final Traffic Calming Plan for a neighborhood,
including the proposed means of financing the improvements. Limited funds are
available to assist neighborhoods to install traffic calming devices. If the public funds are
not available a neighborhood may choose to wait, initiate a Local Improvement District
for the project, or finance the improvements privately.
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Examples of Traffic Calming Devices
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Traffic Circle
Description
Traffic Circles are raised islands placed at residential street intersections. They are
usually landscaped.
Purpose
To slow traffic down at street intersections to about 15 mph..
Advantages
Reduces vehicle speed
Discourages cut - through traffic
Reduces number of approach turn or broadside accidents
Landscaping may be attractive
Disadvantages
Can require addition of curb, gutter and sidewalk
Some parking near intersection may be lost
Can restrict bicycle traffic due to narrow lanes
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Approximately $20,000 — Neighborhoods maintain landscaping.
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Examples of Traffic Calming Devices
Speed Humps and Speed Tables
Description
Speed Humps are usually asphalt mounds 12 to 14 feet in length by 4 inches in height
constructed on residential streets. Spacing is usually 200 to 700 feet apart. Speed Tables
have a flat platform on top and are used for trial crossings or crosswalks for pedestrians
and bicycles.
Purpose
Speed Humps are intended to reduce vehicle speeds on residential street to about 15 mph
to discourage speeding and/or cut - through traffic.
Advantages
Reduces vehicle speed
May reduce vehicle volumes.
Relatively inexpensive
Does not require removal of on- street parking.
Disadvantages
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May divert traffic to other streets
May slightly increase emergency response time
Increased noise from braking and accelerating vehicles as they drive over the humps
Installation Cost
$5,000 to $7,000 each
Speed Humps and Speed Tables are not constructed on grades greater than 8%
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Speed Cushions
Description
Speed Cushions are a variation on the Speed Hump, usually three asphalt mounded
cushions, 10 feet in length and 4 inches in height. The space between the cushion allows
emergency vehicles to partially straddle the device.
• Purpose
Speed Cushions are intended to reduce vehicle speeds on residential street to about 15
mph to discourage speeding and/or cut - through traffic, but allow emergency vehicles to
navigate the street with minimal impact.
Advantages
Reduces vehicle speed
May reduce vehicle volumes.
Relatively inexpensive
Does not require removal of on- street parking.
Disadvantages
May divert traffic to other streets
Increased noise from braking and accelerating vehicles as they drive over the humps
Installation Cost
$6,000 to $7,500 for three cushions
Speed Cushions are not constructed on grades greater than 8%
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Examples of Traffic Calming Devices
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Curb Extension (Bulb -outs) and Chicanes
Description
Curb Extensions narrow the street by widening the sidewalk or landscaping area. The are
used to reduce the length of the pedestrian crossing distance and to provide a visual
narrowing of the roadway which may reduce travel speed. Chicanes are mid -block
extensions.
Purpose
Curb Extensions are installed to enhance pedestrian circulation and physically narrow a
section of a neighborhood street.
Advantages
Reduces pedestrian crossing distance and time
Makes pedestrians more visible to drivers
Can reduce vehicle speeds
May be landscaped
Disadvantages
Eliminates some on- street parking
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May impede bicycle traffic by restricting lane width
Installation Cost
$10,000 to $12,000 each
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Examples of Traffic Calming Devices
Decorative Crosswalk Markings
Description
Decorative crosswalk treatments provide bright contrast to locations where pedestrian
crossings may need enhanced visibility.
Purpose
Crosswalk enhancement may draw attention of drivers to locations where pedestrians
may be present.
Advantages
Makes crosswalks more visible to drivers
Plastic material, may last for 5 to 7 years
Does not require annual maintenance, until material needs replacement
Disadvantages
Does not stop vehicles
Expensive to install
Installation Cost
$8,000 to $12,000 each depending on width of street
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Description
Diverters are curb extensions located at intersections that limit access to a street by
blocking the receiving lane, creating one -way traffic or blocking access entirely in one
direction. They can be full or partial intersection obstructions. Diverters are a relative
drastic measure due to their impact on circulation and the spill -over effect to other streets.
They are used only if all other measures fail to achieve acceptable results.
Purpose
Diverters are used to reduce traffic volume on residential streets and divert through traffic
to arterial streets. Should not be used to divert traffic to other residential streets.
Advantages
Reduces traffic volumes and cut - through traffic
Maintains pedestrian and bicycle access
Disadvantages
Prohibits access, limits circulation and creates congestion on other streets
Restricts emergency vehicle access
Complicates local access to area
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1r', DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS E Eg 1 r'
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Spring, 2005
Subject: Request for Information — Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program
Dear Yakima Resident,
Thank you for your interest regarding the possibility of installing speed bumps or other
traffic calming measures on a City of Yakima public street. The enclosed brochure
explains the City of Yakima Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. The Policy
was adopted in May of 1995 and involves a petition of all adjoining property owners
along the street requesting consideration of a traffic calming measures.
The petition should specifically state what and where you are requesting improvements.
Once the petition has been submitted, Traffic Engineering staff will evaluate the request.
Factors used to evaluate requests include traffic counts, vehicle speeds, accident history,
proximity to schools and parks, and geometry of the street. A recommendation will be
made by Traffic Engineering that may or may not support the request of the petition,
pending outcome of the study. The petitioners will be given an opportunity to meet with
• Traffic Engineering and discuss the recommendations. If speed bumps or other measures
are recommended, the item will be forwarded for consideration by the City Council.
The petitioners would fund construction costs associated with
the requested "traffic calming measures ". At this time, there
are no city funds available for this program.
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J.• Davenport
Supervising Traffic Engineer
Phone: (509) 576 -6417
Email: jdavenpo @ci.yakima.wa.us
City of Yakima Dept. of Public Works
2301 Fruitvale Blvd
Yakima, WA 98902
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Yakima Washington 98902
(509) 575 -6005
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Yakima streets are important public spaces available to all users.
Background of Program
In May of 1995, the Yakima City Council adopted a policy for reviewing and prioritizing
neighborhood requests for traffic calming, including the development of traffic control plans.
Funding of specific projects may be sponsored by a neighborhood Local Improvement District,
or in some cases approved by City Council.
Goals of Traffic Calming Program
• Implement a program of possible modifications to neighborhood streets to allow
motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians and residents to coexist with minimal conflict.
• Emphasize the importance of safety, comfort and welfare of residents by reducing the
negative impacts of vehicular traffic on their neighborhood streets.
• Provide commuting motorists reasonably convenient collector, minor and principal -
arterial routes as alternatives to neighborhood streets they are currently using.
• Promote the use of physical traffic control measures in support of legal statutory
regulations in order to reduce vehicle speeds to acceptable levels on residential streets.
• Encourage and facilitate citizen participation in all phases of the neighborhood traffic
program. Make efficient use of city resources.
Policies for Neighborhood Traffic Calming
1) Consideration of a neighborhood traffic management program should be limited to local -
access or collector streets, consistent with the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive
Plan. The program should promote the routing of neighborhood through traffic to the
adjacent arterial classified streets.
2) Traffic patterns may change as a result of a neighborhood traffic project. The impact to
adjoining streets and neighborhoods should be considered.
3) Emergency vehicle access should be preserved on local - access and collector streets and no
physical traffic control devices should be installed which impair emergency access.
4) Reasonable vehicular access should be maintained. However, neighborhood traffic projects
should encourage and enhance pedestrian, bicycle and transit circulation.
5) Generally, physical traffic calming devices should not be installed on street segments with
grades greater than ten percent (10 %) along horizontal curves with sight distances less than
150 feet or adjacent to residential driveways.
6) The neighborhood traffic plan should include an inventory, analysis and solutions to
problems with the current street parking systems, including narrow streets, access needs,
sight obstructions and parking violations at intersections, driveways and fire hydrants.
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Possible Neighborhood Traffic Calming Improvements
• The Traffic Engineering Division shall evaluate traffic control techniques and utilize traffic
calming devices to fulfill the neighborhood traffic objectives and respond effectively to traffic —
related neighborhood concerns. To learn more about current Engineering practices related to
Traffic Calming measures you may want to review the Institute of Traffic Engineer (ITE)
website devoted to this nationwide issue at (http: / /www.ite.org /traffic /tcdevices.htm).
Engineering standards include the use of various combinations of the following devices:
• Speed Humps: When spaced properly in a series of three or more, and combined with
other intersection treatments, these are relatively low cost devices that effectively calm
the traffic by reducing speeds along the treated segments of local access and local
collector streets.
• Roundabouts and Traffic Circles: These devices are raised circular islands placed
in an intersection to assign a radial pattern of right -of -way assignment, calm the traffic
near an intersection and reduce conflict points and collisions. They are most effective
when installed in a lineal series along a street.
• Chokers /Chicanes and Curb Extensions: These devices narrow the street by
widening the sidewalk or parking strip to extend and clarify pedestrian crossings and
create physical roadway width variations to calm approaching traffic.
• Diagonal and Semi- Diverters: These devices limit access to a street from one
direction, completely block access across an intersection or on one side of a street
segment, allow only pedestrian and bicycle traffic or limit specific turn movements at an
intersection. They function best when used throughout a neighborhood to prevent the
movement of traffic problems to adjacent parallel streets in a network.
• Cul -de -sacs: These are complete street closures at an intersection or mid block
location. Due to their severe access limiting affects on neighborhood circulation and
detriment to emergency vehicle access, they should normally be limited to use with
unusual property shapes or in areas with topographic constraints.
• Intersection Control Plans Limited Stop Sign Installation: Stop signs are not
intended as speed control measures. Stop signs are regulatory signs used to assign right
of way and to prevent collisions. However, the City of Yakima has found that limited
applications of stop sign installation within a neighborhood can create natural breaks in
the travel patterns and may influence the travel speed. This pattern creates a rational,
systematic approach to intersection right of way assignment on neighborhood streets to
promote a more consistent level of driver expectancy and comfort. This may include a
stop control at every other intersection in a project neighborhood, with classified
collector streets excluded. Analysis of the neighborhood characteristics is necessary.
This pattern may help reduce cut through travel patterns by commuter traffic on local
access neighborhood streets and it may spread local traffic more evenly throughout the
street network as well as promote greater use of arterials. To find out more about Stop
• Signs, please contact the Traffic Engineering Division.
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Procedures to Implement Neighborhood Traffic Calming
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1) Citizen Request and Initial Review. Citizens or neighborhood organizations may make
traffic- related requests. Traffic staff gathers preliminary traffic data including volumes,
speeds, collision information and existing conditions including signs, paving, sidewalks,
geometry and sight obstructions.
The first phase of review usually determines if additional stop signs are warranted within the
neighborhood area. Traffic Engineering staff will determine appropriate locations for two -
way and possible four -way stops. Installation of stop signs is not appropriate in many
locations and can have negative impacts to the neighborhoods. To learn more about stop sign
requirements, contact the Traffic Engineering Division.
There is generally no cost to the neighborhood for stop sign installation, when warranted. If
additional measures are desired by the citizen or neighborhood group, a Citizen Petition to
Study Traffic Calming Measures will be necessary.
2) Citizen Petition to Study Traffic Calming Measures. To initiate a study of possible
traffic calming measures, beyond stop sign installation, city policy requires that a citizen
petition be submitted. The petition documents the level of agreement among residents in the
project area that a problem exists and confirm the specifics of the request.
Traffic Engineering staff will meet with the requester and explain the petition procedures to •
the citizen who is responsible for circulating the petition. The petition should be signed by
property owners and residents within the neighborhood and impacted street area. Signatures
from fifty -one percent of the project area residents/businesses are required to move the
project forward. Each household and business is entitled to one signature. Non - resident
property owners are excluded from the petition to study process; however, they are given
project status updates and are welcomed to submit input on the project.
3) Plan Development. Traffic Engineering staff will gather data about the neighborhood
area, including traffic volumes, speeds, collisions, land uses such as schools and parks, and
street geometrics. Alternative proposals may be developed by staff for the neighborhood to
consider. A technical meeting may be held with representatives of the Fire, Police, City
Engineering Office and utility providers to discuss potential impacts of physical changes to
the street. A public meeting will be held with the neighborhood and petitioners.
The affected neighborhood, various city departments and other interested agencies such as
Transit and school districts evaluate alternative solutions and their possible impacts. The
perceived and actual problems analyzed will normally involve, but are not limited to:
speeding traffic, increased volumes, heavy cut - through traffic, improper or inadequate
intersection traffic control, concerns for child safety, street parking and sight obstructions.
Traffic staff should work with the residents to develop an effective plan and solution to these
problems. Consideration should be given to any land -use changes and/or generators or
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roadway improvements occurring adjacent to and outside the neighborhood traffic project
• area, but which may have a short term or future impact on traffic conditions in the area.
All devices will be planned, designed and installed in keeping with established and sound
engineering and planning practices. The Traffic Engineer shall direct the installation of
traffic calming and control devices including signs and markings needed to complete the
project in compliance with municipal codes and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control
Devices.
4) Ballot. To forward the neighborhood traffic project to the City Council, a confidential mail
ballot is administered which requests approval from the households, businesses and non-
resident property owners within the defined ballot area. The ballot area includes all
properties located in the project boundaries established at the time of the petition. The
affected area will include all properties adjacent to the city streets within and including the
neighborhood boundary streets, which are decided upon in the plan development phase.
Residents from sixty percent of eligible properties must respond favorably to forward the
project. Each household, business and non - resident property owner is entitled to one ballot
response.
5) City Council action. After project evaluation and a positive ballot, traffic staff prepares a
report with recommendations for City Council action which outlines the process followed,
describes the project results and findings and clearly states the reasons for the
recommendations. If a project does not obtain the required ballot approval, it is not
• forwarded to the City Council.
City Council may choose to approve the project and direct city funds to sponsor the project,
or accept the project subject to formation of a Local Improvement District to implement the
improvements. Other funding mechanisms may also be possible which would be decided at
the time of approval. The Council may establish an evaluation period in which to determine
whether the traffic calming measures have been effective and do not impair neighborhood
safety.
6) Design and construction. Final design, installation and construction of proposed and
adopted traffic control devices and techniques is administered by the city with a completion
period of twelve months or less depending on funding and resources.
7) Monitoring /Maintenance. The traffic staff monitors the traffic control devices and is
responsible for maintaining their appearance, physical integrity and adherence to established
standards and specifications for size, materials and placement.
8) Follow up evaluation. Within one to five years after construction of traffic management
devices in an project neighborhood or due to citizen complaints, the Traffic Engineering
division will conduct follow -up evaluations to determine if the traffic control devices meet
established criteria and objectives or if removals and/or adjustments are warranted.
Evaluations may include conducting traffic speed studies, collection of vehicle traffic
volumes, collision analysis, and public opinion surveys.
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Traffic Analysis Glossary
Classified Streets
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Specific streets in the City of Yakima are classified by the city and Washington State
Department of Transportation as arterial streets. The hierarchy of classifications for arterial
streets within the City include Principal Arterial, Minor Arterial and Collector Arterial streets,
which correspond to traffic volumes, lengths of roadway and other geometric features. These
urban streets connect neighborhoods, link residential areas with commercial centers and provide
through access to county, state and federal roadways. Neighborhood traffic projects are
normally not implemented on collector, minor and principal arterials. However, some classified
collector streets may be eligible for neighborhood traffic analysis if their current and/or projected
traffic volumes are at local levels and they have a high percentage of residential frontage. Also,
other traffic factors and conditions should be analyzed to determine which classified streets
might be considered for neighborhood traffic management.
Neighborhood Streets
Neighborhood or local access streets are the minor, lower volume neighborhood streets linking
the residential land uses to the arterial system. They make up the majority of Yakima's street
networks and they serve local circulation needs for automobiles, bicycles and pedestrians. They
are normally designed for residential traffic volumes and lower speeds (25 mph). It is on these
local streets that the neighborhood traffic projects are implemented.
Travel Speed •
This is usually the most often discussed traffic problem on neighborhood streets. Unless
otherwise posted, local neighborhood streets have a speed limit of 25 mph. When requested, the
traffic division will conduct a speed study to determine the appropriate speed limit on a specific
street. Factors considered include adjacent land use and access, accident history, roadway
geometry, traffic volumes and current speeds. When a speed limit change is recommended, staff
submits the proposal to the City Council for approval or includes this as one of possibly several
traffic issues considered in a neighborhood traffic program.
Volume
This refers to the actual number of vehicles that cross a section of roadway during a specific time
period on a typical traffic day. Data is usually gathered for twenty -four hours on a weekday.
This is also a significant analysis factor in neighborhood traffic projects.
Accident History
Traffic accidents are analyzed on a roadway segment and/or at specific intersections in a
neighborhood. Many accidents at low volume residential intersections are of a random nature,
and one or two collisions annually are often normal. However, staff does look for a continual
pattern of two or more similar accidents during a three -year period as this is indicative of
problems at or near a specific intersection that may be reduced or eliminated by traffic control
devices and a neighborhood's project plans.
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PETITION TRANSMITTAL FORM
Date:
To: Persons Interested in Circulating a Petition for a Traffic Control Device
From: City of Yakima Supervising Traffic Engineer
Subject: Petition Transmittal
This is the petition form you requested. When circulating it in your neighborhood, please make
sure that those who sign are well aware of what they are supporting. In reviewing petitions, staff
looks for a solution to a problem, an indication of neighborhood consensus, optimum use of
public facilities and an improvement in public safety. A decision may be made administratively
without hearing, or through City Council action, depending on the situation.
The petition must be circulated to all those who would be directly affected by the traffic control
or parking regulatory change, or action by the City of Yakima will likely be delayed. If you need
• to discuss this, please feel free to call:
Joan Davenport, Supervising Traffic Engineer
or
Bill Quitta, Traffic Associate
575 -6005
City of Yakima, Washington
Petition to Traffic Engineer for Traffic Control Change
Petition #
Date Petition Received
The undersigned owners and residents of property hereby petition for Traffic Calming Mitigation
Measures in the following location(s): Name of Street(s)
from to
PETITION OF THE UNDERSIGNED:
Address Name Signature Own Rent
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City of Yakima Neighborhood Traffic Calming Petition Evaluation
Administrative Procedures
Proiect Prioritizing
Staff will collect, analyze and evaluate the data. The six data categories are scored separately
based on a target score ranging from five to thirty points each. A total score for a specific
neighborhood request is obtained by summing the points from all the data categories with a
potential total target score of 100. The requests are ranked on a citywide basis taking into
consideration available budget, staff resources and other factors that determine which projects
will proceed to the petition to study stage.
• Traffic Volume. Points for average daily volumes taken on the project street segment with
the highest volume, divided by 100. Maximum score = 20 points.
• Speed. Points for percentage of vehicles 5 mph over the legal/posted speed limit on the
project street segment(s), with the highest percentage over the limit divided by three.
Maximum score = 30 points.
• Accidents. Accident history over a three -year period with points given based on the total
number of accidents per intersection during a twelve -month period. Maximum score = 30
points.
• • Schools. Points for each private or public school in the affected neighborhood. Maximum
score = 10 points.
• Pedestrian- oriented Facilities. Points given for each individual pedestrian- oriented facility
including churches, daycare facilities, senior citizen housing or parks in the affected
neighborhood. Maximum points = 5 points.
• Designated Bicycle Route. Points for a project street or cross street designated as a bicycle
route by city policy or municipal code. Maximum points = 5 points.
Priority Ranking. Neighborhood request areas will be prioritized based on how they
ranked on the point system above. The total number of projects initiated annually will
depend on budget considerations and available city resources. Traffic staff notifies all
requesting citizens and/or neighborhood groups of their request status and asks for
comments after step two. Once included in the process, a project is considered in the
annual priority ranking for up to three years. This ensures that the project request has not
become obsolete due to changes in traffic conditions and area growth. The project
requester is notified when the three -year limit is reached at which time a new request may
be made to re -enter the project for ranking. Step one is then repeated to obtain current
information.
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Additional Analysis •
Traffic staff will also use an Impact Threshold Curve (see below) as an analysis tool to
determine acceptable levels of secondary or unintentional impacts on non- project streets.
These impacts are normally in the form of increased traffic on adjacent non-projectstreets.
The Impact Threshold Curve identifies an acceptable range of traffic diversion/impact on the
streets just outside the project area. Impact values and limitations are expressed as a graph
curve since the acceptable level will vary depending on various traffic- related factors and
characteristics.
These are the benefits to using an Impact Threshold Curve:
• Residents of adjacent non - project streets will have some assurance that unreasonable levels
of traffic will not be inadvertently shifted to their streets.
• Data from the curve can be illustrated in a table to quickly and easily identify the impact
limit on a given street.
• The impact curve provides a quantifiable and objective standard to measure the success or
failure of a project.
Impact Threshold Curve Parameters
Acceptable Traffic Volume Increases on Non - Project Streets •
0 -600 represents the increase in vehicles per day
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Current Traffic Volume No increase is allowed on local
• streets with 3000 vpd or greater
An increase of up to 150 vpd An increase of more than 400 vpd
is acceptable on any street is unacceptable on any street. •
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