A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES ON SEVERAL TOWN STREETS (2006-09-11/R-7)

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. Mallette Street: 2-Speed tables

2. Lancaster Drive: 3-Speed tables

3. Palafox Drive: 4-Speed tables

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council authorizes the expenditure of up to $31,500 from 2003 Street and Sidewalk Improvement Bonds for construction/installation of the above noted traffic calming measures. 

This the 11th day of September, 2006.