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1 Modify driver behavior (reduce speed) 2 Modify traffic characteristics (reduce volume) 3 Improve safety for pedestrian and bicyclists 4 Traffic management can be simplified as a three step process: (1) identify the nature and extent 5 ofexisting traffic-related problems on a given street or area (2) select and implement the proper 6 strategy for reducing the identified problemand (3) evaluate effectiveness, accept, modify or 7 revert.The traffic management strategies discussed inthis document are solutions to a 8 narrowly defined set of problems and are not universallyapplicable or effective at solving all 9 problems. A traffic management strategy used inthe wrong application will not improve 10 conditions - it will only increase City costs and mayeven make conditions worse. 11 Since not all strategies are appropriate for every problem the City has developed a process to 12 identify the appropriate solutions. The process includes identifying the problem, evaluating 13 potential strategies, and implementing appropriate strategieswhile including publicparticipation 14 and governmental approval.This process is summarized in Section 4. 15 Many traffic management strategiescan be expensive and create inconvenience. A broad base 16 of support is necessary. Poor planning, lack of neighborhood input, and/or support can result in 17 controversy and divide neighborhoods. 18 The process and strategies included in this document are intended to be used on Local Streets 19 to reduce speeds and volumes. The goal is promote safety for all public right of way users. 4.0 Procedure Summary 20 21 A flow chart, Exhibit 1, provides a summary of the procedures for implementing a traffic 22 management strategy on a Local Street.What follows is a summary of the procedure. For a full 23 description of these steps see Section 5.0 Procedure Details. Step 1 -Study Request (Application) 24 25 First citizensmust identify candidate streets for traffic management improvement and submit a 26 writtenrequest to the City Engineering Division.Any requests for project proposals require a 27 written application with 51% of the Project Neighborhoodsigning the application. Appendix B 28 provides a sample petition. Step 2 -Preliminary Review and Evaluation 29 30 The City Engineering Divisionwill review requests and determine whether they can behandled 31 as part of theadministrative traffic engineering procedures, construction design process,or 32 police enforcement function of theCity or if they qualify for consideration under the 33 Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. Step 3 -Data Collection and Traffic Study 34 35 If it is determined that the request falls under the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program 36 the Citywill undertake an engineering study of the street(s) or neighborhood includinggathering 37 relevant data of the affected streets. Step 4 -Develop/Evaluate Traffic Management Strategies 38 39 Based on the traffic study and input from other departments, the City Engineering Divisionwill 40 make a preliminary determination of the need for traffic management strategiesand make 41 recommendations as to which strategy would be appropriate. 4 City Council Review Draft- 6/29/12