A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES ON SEVERAL TOWN STREETS (2006-01-09/R-17)

WHEREAS, the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill is concerned about vehicular and non-vehicular safety and mobility on Town streets; and

WHEREAS, the Council adopted formal Traffic Calming Policy and Procedures on June 30, 2004; and

WHEREAS, the Council received a report and recommendations from the Town Manager, including ranking and priority, for several traffic calming projects on local streets in Chapel Hill; and

WHEREAS, the Council also received recommendations from the Transportation Board regarding the Manager’s traffic calming report and recommendations;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council authorizes the Manager to proceed with the installation of traffic calming measures at the locations described below:

            1.     Pinehurst Drive (Oaks II Area): 7-Speed tables

2.     Cedar Hills Area: 5-Speed tables

3.     Nottingham Drive: 4-Speed tables

4.     Colony Woods Drive: 3-Speed tables

5.     Silver Creek Trail: 3-Speed tables

6.     Cypress Road: 2-Speed tables and one all-way stop control at the intersection of Cypress Road and Spruce Street

7.     Pinehurst Drive (Meadowmont Area): 3-Speed tables and one all-way stop control at the intersection of Pinehurst Drive and Gurnsey Trail.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council authorizes the expenditure of up to $120,000 from 2003 Street and Sidewalk Improvement Bonds for construction/installation of the above noted traffic calming measures. 

This the 9^th day of January, 2006.