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AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS ON ESTATES DRIVE
WHEREAS, Goal 15 of the Town of Danville General Plan directs the Town to "Reduce
the adverse effects of vehicle traffic on Danville's neighborhoods and natural
environment "; and
WHEREAS, Goal 15.04 of the Town of Danville General Plan directs the Town to
"Improve major collectors and arterials in a way that minimizes cut - through traffic on
residential streets "; and
WHEREAS, Goal 15.02 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/or ensure
vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle safety "; and
WHEREAS, the installation of speed humps or pavement undulations is allowed by
applicable State law regulating roadway design features; and
WHEREAS, the speed humps will be installed consistent with guidelines approved by
the Institute of Transportation Engineers and practices of other California
municipalities; and .
WHEREAS, the following findings are made for Estates Drive:
(1) The street is not on a primary or routine emergency response route.
(2) 90% of the Estates Drive residents have approved, by petition, the installation of
speed humps.
(3) The street is not a Major Arterial or Major Collector as defined by the Town of
Danville General Plan Mobility Element.
(4) Enforcement efforts and motorist education have not been successful in
achieving driving behavior consistent with General Plan goals and policies.
(5) The speed humps are not expected to have adverse effects on surrounding streets
and neighborhoods.
(6) Installation of these speed humps 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, adequate funds are available in Project C -305 of the 2014/15 Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) to construct the speed humps; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Danville Town Council approves the installation of four speed
humps on Estates Drive and directs staff to determine with the residents acceptable
device locations immediately adjacent to the speed humps.
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on November 18, 2014
by the following vote:
AYES: Storer, Doyle, Arnerich, Morgan, Stepper
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
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CITY ATTORNEY