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SPEED
ALERT PROGRAM
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Residents
actively make notes of speeding vehicles and warning letters
are sent to owners by Agency staff.
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This is a
program that allows residents to alert drivers of excessive speed
without the risk of citation. The system requires active community
support to be effective. The neighborhood association activates
the program. When a speed issue is identified, pertinent information
is collected by volunteers.
Data collected and reviewed by agency staff will determine action
- which may include locating a Radar Trailer (see description)
on the affected street. When in place, residents will record the
license plate and speed of speeding vehicles. Friendly letters
are then sent to the owners advising them to reduce speeds or
risk citation.
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Temporary
Installation
N/A
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PROS
1.
Results in slight reduction in speeds.
2. Community becomes involved in problem identification
and solution.
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CONS
1.
Minimal effectiveness when device is removed.
2. Minimal long-term impact on travel speeds.
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Summary
of Effectiveness
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Volume
Reduction
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No
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Speed
Reduction
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Yes
(Slight)
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Safety
Improvement
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Unknown
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-
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-
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Streets
to Use On – Collector, Local
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Local/Collector
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Use
on Bus Route
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Yes
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Use
with Curbs and Gutters
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Yes
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Spot
or Area-wide Use
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Spot
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-
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-
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Emergency
Service Access Issues
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No
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Impacts
on Arterials
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No
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Change
in % Trucks
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Unknown
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Environmental
Changes
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No
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-
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-
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Dependence
on Enforcement
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No
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Level
of Violation
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Moderate
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-
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-
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Aesthetics
and Landscaping
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No
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