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Downtown Slow Zone Discussion
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is to provide information on current speed data, enforcement practices, and allow for discussion of the downtown slow zone concept.
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DEPARTMENT: Planning, Police, Public Works
CONTACT INFORMATION: Zachary Hallock, 919-918-7329, zhallock@townofcarrboro.org <mailto:zhallock@townofcarrboro.org>; Tina Moon, 919-91807325, cmoon@townofcarrboro.org <mailto:cmoon@townofcarrboro.org>; Trish McGuire, 919-918-7327, pmcguire@townofcarrboro.org <mailto:pmcguire@townofcarrboro.org>; Chief Chris Atack, 919-918-7408, catack@townofcarrboro.org <mailto:catack@townofcarrboro.org>; Joe Guckavan, 919-918-7427, jguckavan@townofcarrboro.org
INFORMATION:
In response to renewed local interest in a Downtown Slow Zone and other pedestrian safety issues, staff reached out to NCDOT about this topic. A meeting between NCDOT and town staff from multiple departments was held on March 19, 2021.
A staff memo providing background information and a draft summary of the discussion with NCDOT can be found as Attachment A.
Supporting maps and data are included as attachments:
Attachment B - Posted Speed Limits
Attachment C - Town Collected Speed Data
Attachment D - Speed Limit Compliance Rate
Attachment E - Street Maintenance
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: There is no impact associated with this discussion.
RECOMMENDATION:r Staff recommend council review the associated information and provide additional direction to staff.