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CITY OF BLAINE NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN Data Collection Traffic data collection will include (as appropriate based on identified problem) one or more of the following: Traffic volume counts (24 hour counts in 15 minute increments, truck volume counts) Pedestrian counts Radar or machine-based speed surveys (85th percentile, median, average, 10 mile per hour pace) Cut-through traffic estimates (based on license plate surveys, or other video techniques) Crash information (three years recommended) Roadway Geometry (sight distance, lane configuration, etc.) Land Use Mix (density of residential and presence of sidewalks, pedestrian generators such as schools, parks, bus routes, unique features) Evaluation of Traffic Data From the data collected the traffic problems associated with the neighborhood street can be documented. The documentation will be valuable in the development of possible traffic management strategies. From the data collected the City will also be able to rank the potential projects for further study. Table 1 provides the ranking criteria. This ranking will be beneficial if the number of request submitted is beyond the fiscal and staffing ability of the city. By ranking requests based on the criteria set forth in Table 1, the city can prioritize the projects to focus funding accordingly. TABLE 1 Rankina of Traffic Manaaement Reauests 85th Percentile speeds 5 mph over posted speed limit Yes - continue No - no traffic management strategy implemented Public school yard, playlot, playground development None +0 adjacent to benefited area (0 to 200 points) All of 1 side +100 All of 2 sides +200 Residential development adjacent to benefited area (0 to None +0 100 points) All of 1 side +50 All of 2 sides +100 Number of reported correctable crashes based on last 5 20 per crash; maximum of 200 points years of available data (0 to 200 points) Sidewaik adjacent to project area.(O to 100 points) None +100 All of 1 side +50 All of 2 sides +0 Percent of potential assessment properties supporting 3 points per percent; maximum 300 points project by petition (180 to 300 points) Average residential density adjacent to project area (0 to o dwelling units per 100 lin. ft. = 0 points 50 points) 5+ dwellings units per adjacent 100 lin. ft. = 50 points Step 4 - Develop/Evaluate Traffic Management Strategies Using the data collected during the development of the traffic study and applying recognized traffic engineering standards, the City Engineering Department will recommend the use of one or more neighborhood traffic management strategies. A "toolbox" of strategies is included in Section 6.00f this plan. While it is not inclusive of all strategies, it provides a summary of the APRIL 2005 6