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An Ordinance amending Chapter 29; Traffic and Motor Vehicles, of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, by revising Appendix A; Schedule of Speed Limits, for certain streets and segments of streets located in the City of Lee’s Summit. (PWC 12/2/19)
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Issue/Request:
An Ordinance amending Chapter 29; Traffic and Motor Vehicles, of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, by revising Appendix A; Schedule of Speed Limits, for certain streets and segments of streets located in the City of Lee’s Summit.
Key Issues:
Amendments to Appendix A, Schedule of Speed Limits, are proposed based upon various roadway improvements that have occurred the last several years. In each situation, the proposed speed limit in Appendix A is to correct previously codified descriptions that are in conflict with existing conditions or to codify the speed limit that has already been posted/signed for the extent of the reconstructed or new roadway section listed.
Proposed City Council Motion:
FIRST MOTION: I move for a second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 29; Traffic and Motor Vehicles, of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, by revising Appendix A; Schedule of Speed Limits, for certain streets and segments of streets located in the City of Lee’s Summit.
SECOND MOTION: I move for adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 29; Traffic and Motor Vehicles, of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, by revising Appendix A; Schedule of Speed Limits, for certain streets and segments of streets located in the City of Lee’s Summit.
Background:
These speed limit changes (or additions for situations regarding new roadways or roadway ownership transfers) were enacted due to various Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). Various CIP activities created new roadways or segments of roadways without codified speed limits or changed the beginning point or end point of the speed limits previously described in Schedule of Speed Limits. More detailed information pertaining to each proposed amendment in Appendix A is provided below:
Section 1: Speed limit of thirty (30) MPH
• Strother Road from the West City Limit to Hagan Road - Updated from 30 mph to 45 mph based on the design and construction of Strother Road CIP. The roadway has already been posted 45 mph consistent with its design and construction. The former unimproved 30 mph portion of Strother Road west of Hagan Road is no longer applicable and will be removed from this section of the schedule.
Section 2: Speed limit of thirty-five (35) m.p.h.
• Blackwell Road from Oldham Parkway to Chipman Road - The limits of Blackwell Road, 35 mph, have been extended to Oldham Parkway as a result of the Blackwell at US 50 Highway Interchange project. The roadway has already been posted 35 mph consistent with its design and construction.
• Blue Parkway from 3rd Street to Jefferson Street - This roadway segment was transferred from MoDOT ownership to City ownership per executed intergovernmental agreement associated with the M291 (North Junction) at US 50 Highway Interchange project. Consequently, this roadway segment is added to the City's Schedule of Speed Limits based upon the existing 35 mph posted speed limit.
• Bowlin Road from I-470 to Jamestown Drive - Revised the beginning/ending point of described speed limit for this roadway based upon the location of recently constructed Jamestown Drive. The eastern limit was not previously defined.
• Blue Parkway from Todd George Parkway to East City Limits - This roadway segment is subject to transfer from MoDOT ownership to City ownership per executed intergovernmental agreement associated with the Blackwell at US 50 Highway Interchange project. Consequently, this roadway segment is added to the City's Schedule of Speed Limits based upon the existing 35 mph posted speed limit.
• Jefferson Street from Stuart Road to Oldham Parkway - Revised the speed limit per the design and construction of Jefferson Street CIP between Stuart Road and Oldham Parkway. The roadway has already been posted 35 mph.
• Shenandoah Drive from Todd George Parkway to Blue Parkway - This roadway segment was truncated and its described beginning/ending points have been appropriately revised to reflect new beginning/ending points for intersections associated with the Blackwell at US 50 Highway Interchange project.
• Strother Road from Ralph Powell Road to Todd George Parkway - Changed the beginning/ending points described in the schedule as a result of the Strother Road CIP. The speed limit is consistent with the roadway design and construction. The speed limit described matches the existing speed limit signs posted.
• Town Center Boulevard from Colbern Road to Independence Avenue - The proposed amendment to the schedule corrects current description errors that incorrectly referenced Town Centre Drive. The roadway is already signed/posted 35 mph.
• Tudor Road from Ward Road to M-291 Highway - New segment of roadway has been constructed for Tudor Road west of Douglas Street to Ward Road in association with the Tudor Road CIP and posted 35 mph. Revised the description to include the new roadway segment consistent with the roadway design and construction.
Section 3: Speed limit of forty (40) m.p.h.
• Lakewood Way form Woods Chapel Road to Bowlin Road - The proposed amendment to the schedule corrects current description errors that remain after the prior transfer of ownership from MoDOT to City. The posted speed limit does not change as a result of this amendment.
• Oldham Parkway from Hamblen Road to East City Limits - Oldham Parkway was extended east of Blackwell Road in association with the Blackwell at US 50 Highway Interchange project. Consequently, this roadway segment is added to the City's Schedule of Speed Limits based upon the 40 mph posted speed limit.
Section 4: Speed limit of forty-five (45) m.p.h
• Strother Road from West City Limit to Ralph Powell Road - Changed per design and construction of Strother Road CIP as previously noted above under Section 1.
Impact/Analysis:
This amendment to Appendix A serves to codify various existing posted speed limits in accordance with the ordinances. No sign changes result from this amendment.
Timeline:
Immediate
Presenter
Dena Mezger, Director of Public Works
Recommendation
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of an Ordinance amending Chapter 29; Traffic and Motor Vehicles, of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, by revising Appendix A; Schedule of Speed Limits, for certain streets and segments of streets located in the City of Lee’s Summit.
Committee Recommendation
Committee Recommendation: The Public Works Committee voted unanimously 4-0 to recommend to City Council approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 29; Traffic and Motor Vehicles, of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, by revising Appendix A; Schedule of Speed Limits, for certain streets and segments of streets located in the City of Lee’s Summit.