TO: Mayor Bien-Willner and Town Council Members
FROM: Jill B. Keimach, Town Manager
Jeremy Knapp, Community Development Director
Paul Mood, Town Engineer
DATE: June 25, 2020
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
Staff Contact Paul Mood, Town Engineer, 480-348-3573
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AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion of Cut-Through Traffic
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SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Background
At the January 2020 Town Council Planning and Zoning Process Retreat the Council specifically requested a study session item to discuss potential paths forward to consider and address this issue.
There are two specific traffic related items that staff regularly receives complaints about, speeding and cut through traffic. Speeding is generally a quantitatively defined issue that can be identified and abated with engineering and enforcement activities. Cut through traffic is a much more difficult issue to define, due to its qualitative nature, and subsequently abate. It can be particularly challenging to limit only specific users of a roadway, i.e. the cut through traffic, will also allowing for the free movement of local traffic.
The attached presentation will clarify cut through traffic, concerns and potential mitigation measures.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
No anticipated impact at this time.
ATTACHMENT(S):
A - PowerPoint Presentation
B - General Plan Circulation Map