HomeMy WebLinkAbout076-05RESOLUTION NO. 76-2005
AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES
ON ACKERMAN DRIVE
WHEREAS, Goal 12 of the Town of Danville General Plan directs the Town to "Provide for
safe and efficient travel on Town of Danville streets"; and
WHEREAS, Goal 14 of the Town of Danville General Plan directs the Town to "Minimize
the intrusion of through traffic on residential streets"; and
WHEREAS, Policy 14.01 of the Town of Danville General Plan directs the Town to
"Implement neighborhood traffic management measures, including physical changes and
traffic control devices, which increase neighborhood livability and street ambiance,
discourage through traffic on residential streets, discourage speeding, and ensure vehicle,
pedestrian, and bicycle safety"; and
WHEREAS, the installation of pavement undulations or speed lumps and a raised entry
island is allowed by applicable State law regulating roadway design features; and
WHEREAS, "Speed Lumps" are a type of pavement undulation designed to reduce speed
of most passenger vehicles while allowing emergency response vehicles to travel at the
desired speed with no delay; and
WHEREAS, the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District (SRVFPD) has tested the
proposed speed lumps and has found no increase in emergency response time as a result of
installation of speed lumps; and
WHEREAS, the speed lumps will be installed consistent with the manufacturer's
guidelines and practices of other California municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the following findings are made for Ackerman Drive:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
The street is not on a primary or routine emergency response route.
70% of the Ackerman Drive residents and 51% of the side street residents have
approved, by petition, the installation of speed lumps and a raised entry island.
The street is not a Major Arterial or Major Collector as defined by the Town of
Danville General Plan Circulation Element.
Enforcement efforts and motorist education have not been successful in achieving
driving behavior consistent with General Plan goals and policies.
The speed lumps are not expected to have adverse effects on surrounding streets
and neighborhoods.
(6)
Installation of these speed lumps is exempt from CEQA per Section 15061(a)(3) of
the CEQA Guidelines. The devices will not have a significant effect on the
environment.
WHEREAS, 2004/05 funds have been appropriated for installation of traffic calming
devices in Project C-305 of the 2004/05 to 2008/09 Five-Year Capital Improvement
Program; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Danville Town Council authorizes the installation of speed lumps on
Ackerman Drive at three locations and a raised entry island with dimensions of 25'x4'.
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on July 5, 2005 by the
following vote:
AYES: Doyle,
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
Stepper,
Andersen, Arnerich, Shimansky
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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