TRAFFIC CALMING PROGRAM - Mobile, Alabama · CITY OF MOBILE - 1 Neighborhood Traffic Calming...
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CITY OF MOBILE - 1 Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program Criteria For Participation In The Program Because of the extreme demand and limited funding, a two step process has been established to determine locations to be included in this program. Step One: Community Support A completed petition, which will include at least 60% of the residents on the street where calming is being requested, will be submitted to: City of Mobile Traffic Engineering 852 Gayle Street Mobile, AL 36604 PLEASE KEEP A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING PROGRAM Volume 7, Issue 1 AUGUST, 2002 Step Two: Traffic Safety Analysis The Traffic Engineering Department will complete traffic engineering studies for the submitted locations. The results from this study will indicate the traffic calming measures that are best suited for the street. The study will also be used by the Traffic Engineering Director to set priorities for installations. If the residents and the Traffic Engineering Director agree that a traffic circle is the most suitable measure to use, the residents will be able to select landscaping from an approved plant list. This will require the residents to maintain the planting area of the traffic circle. If the residents do not want this responsibility, the inner circle will be paved. Residents can meet with the Traffic Engineering Department to discuss traffic issues, the traffic studies that have been completed, the types of traffic calming measures that are available, and the procedures for installing traffic calming in their area. City Of Mobile Traffic Engineering Department William J. Metzger, Jr., P. E. Traffic Engineering Director Speed Hump Speed Table
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CITY OF MOBILE - 1
Neighborhood TrafficCalming Program
Criteria For Participation In The Program
Because of the extreme demand and limitedfunding, a two step process has been establishedto determine locations to be included in thisprogram.
Step One: Community Support
A completed petition, which will include at least60% of the residents on the street where calmingis being requested, will be submitted to:
City of MobileTraffic Engineering852 Gayle StreetMobile, AL 36604
PLEASE KEEP A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS
NEIGHBORHOOD
TRAFFIC CALMING PROGRAMVolume 7, Issue 1 AUGUST, 2002
Step Two: Traffic Safety Analysis
The Traffic Engineering Department will completetraffic engineering studies for the submittedlocations. The results from this study will indicatethe traffic calming measures that are best suitedfor the street. The study will also be used by theTraffic Engineering Director to set priorities forinstallations.
If the residents and the Traffic EngineeringDirector agree that a traffic circle is the mostsuitable measure to use, the residents will be ableto select landscaping from an approved plant list.This will require the residents to maintain theplanting area of the traffic circle. If the residentsdo not want this responsibility, the inner circlewill be paved.
Residents can meet with the Traffic EngineeringDepartment to discuss traffic issues, the trafficstudies that have been completed, the types oftraffic calming measures that are available, andthe procedures for installing traffic calming intheir area.
SPEED HUMP
City Of MobileTraffic Engineering DepartmentWilliam J. Metzger, Jr., P. E.Traffic Engineering Director
Speed Hump
Speed Table
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TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURE POINT CRITERIA
Speed Lump
Circles Speed Lump Speed Hump Speed Table
Reduces cut through traffic an average of 30% 20% 20% 15%
Slows traffic at thesite of the measure to 10-15 mph 20 mph 20 mph 25 mphSlows traffic betweenmeasures to approximately 25 mph 25-30 mph 25-30 mph 30 mph
Restricts on street parking No No No NoEmergency vehicle responsetime delay Moderate Minimal Moderate Low
May affect drainage flow No Yes Yes YesEnhances the beauty of neighborhoodwith trees and flowers Yes No No NoRequires commitment from neighborhood to maintain plantings Yes No No NoNoise level will increase as a result of vehiclesspeeding over measure N/A Yes Yes Yes
Requires street width of 20+ Ft. 18+ Ft 18 Ft 20+ FtDesigned for streets with trafficvolume of
Less than 3000cars per day
Less than 3000cars per day
Less than 3000 carsper day
More than 3000cars per day
ACCIDENT HISTORYACCIDENT HISTORY TRAFFIC VOLUMETRAFFIC VOLUME
TRAFFIC SPEEDS TRAFFIC SPEEDS
FUNDINGFUNDING
Correctable Accident RatePast 3 Years
Points Criteria
1 0.500 to 0.975 2 0.876 to 1.250
3 Over 1.250
Weekday Average Points Criteria
.5 500 to 1100 1.0 1100 to 1700 1.5 1701 to 2300 2.0 2301 to 2700 *- 1.0 2701 to 3500 *- 2.0 over 3500 *Fire Lane
85th % Speed Points Criteria
.5 25.0 to 29.0 1.0 29.1 to 32.0
1.5 32.1 to 35.0 2.0 Over 35.0
% Paid by Neighborhood Points Criteria
2 Half4 All
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Reduces accidents Yes Yes Yes Yes
NEIGHBORHOOD PETITION
We, the undersigned neighbors, do petition the Traffic Engineering Department for a traffic calmingmeasureat:______________________________________________________________________________________________
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I am the contact person for this street and will be responsible for the maintenance of plantings if it isdetermined that a circle is best suited for this street.
Name:___________________________________________________________________________________________________Address:_________________________________________________________________________________________________Telephone: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Only one signature per household will be counted. At least 60% of the residents of thestreet requested must sign. Please give all residents the opportunity to sign.
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PLEASE KEEP A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS
City of Mobile
Traffic Engineering Department
Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program
852 Gayle Street
Mobile, AL 36604
ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED
T R A F F I C C I R C L E E T I Q U E T T EDrive Slow
The circles were put in to slow the traffic in residentialneighborhoods. They have also encouraged many peopleto use the main street. Remember to obey the speedlimit.
Legal Left Turns A left turn can be made two ways; by going right around
the circle or by waiting until other traffic has cleared thecircle, then turning left in front of the circle. Either islegal, just remember to yield to through traffic.
Do Not Drive On The Wrong Side Of The RoadIf you are confused about how to drivethrough a circle, remember to stay onthe right side of the street. It may be quickor easier to drive on the wrong side, but thatis considered reckless driving.
Turning Traffic To YieldJust as in regular intersections, cars making a turn shouldyield to traffic going straight.
No Stop SignStop signs are not needed due to the slow speeds.The right of way rule applies. Yield to the vehicleon your right.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AND FOR OTHER CITY SERVICES
PLEASE CALL OUR
A C T I O N C E N T E R
208-7999
Traffic Circle
