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It should be noted that based on those speed study results, we can’t expect the prevailing speeds 33 to drop to 30 miles per hour simply because we post new speed limit signs. However, the speeds 34 do drop as traffic gets further west as more homes are visible and likely more activity, both 35 vehicular and pedestrian, is present. With the construction of the pathway which will effectively 36 narrow the eastbound lanes, the character of the roadway will change and there may be more 37 activity along the roadway which may have some impact on prevailing speeds. 38 Since the possibility of lowering the speed limit was communicated to the public earlier this year 39 staff has received comments both in support and in opposition of lowering the speed limit to 30 40 miles per hour. The neighborhood has been notified of this item at this Council meeting and they 41 have been encouraged to comment on this item in writing if they can’t make the meeting. As of 42 th Wednesday morning, August 20, staff had received 8 comments regarding the speed limit 43 change. Five of those comments were in support of the speed limit change to 30 mph and three 44 were opposed to the lowering it to 30 mph. Any written comments are attached. 45 PO OLICYBJECTIVE 46 The City of Roseville is bound by State Statutes for the establishment of speed limits, but also 47 attempts to establish and maintain roadway sections, speed limits and traffic control consistent 48 with the functional classification of the roadways as established in the City’s Transportation 49 Plan. 50 FI INANCIAL MPACTS 51 There are only minor costs related to the replacement of the speed limit signs along this stretch 52 of roadway if the speed limit is adjusted, estimated at less than $50 per sign. Staff would 53 recommend four total signs. City staff would install the signs. Those costs would be added to 54 the overall cost of the pathway project. 55 SR TAFF ECOMMENDATION 56 Approve the attached resolution declaring County Road B to be an urban district from the 57 western terminus to Cleveland Avenue and establishing the statutory speed limit of 30 miles per 58 hour. 59 RCA EQUESTED OUNCIL CTION 60 Approve the attached resolution declaring County Road B to be an urban district from the 61 western terminus to Cleveland Avenue and establishing the statutory speed limit of 30 miles per 62 hour. 63 Prepared by: Marc Culver, City Engineer Attachments: A: Resolution B: Public Comment Page 2 of 2