DATE: September 25, 2018
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Amendment of the Fresno County Ordinance Code to Reflect Changes for Speed Limits
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
TITLE
Conduct second hearing on an Ordinance to amend Sections 11.24.010 through 11.24.100 of Chapter 11.24 - Speed Limits of the Fresno County Ordinance Code to reflect a speed limit change on E. Ashlan Avenue between N. Palm Avenue and N. Maroa Avenue; waive the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety; and adopt proposed Ordinance.
REPORT
Approval of the recommended action will reduce the speed limit on E. Ashlan Avenue between N. Palm Avenue and N. Maroa Avenue from 35 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour, as allowed by the California Vehicle Code (CVC). The area affected by the recommended change is shown on the attached map and is expected to improve traffic safety and service by making the speed limit consistent with existing conditions. This item pertains to a location in District 2.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION:
If the recommended action is not approved by your Board, the speed limit will remain unchanged.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. The estimated cost to remove and replace speed limit signs is $100 for materials and $100 for labor and equipment. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues are included in the Department of Public Works and Planning - Roads Org 4510 FY 2018-19 Recommended Budget.
DISCUSSION:
On August 21, 2018, your Board conducted the first hearing to amend Sections 11.24.010 through 11.24.100 of Chapter 11.24 - Speed Limits of the Fresno County Ordinance Code. The amendment is for a road segment on E. Ashlan Avenue Ashlan Avenue between N. Palm Avenue and N. Maroa Avenue only.
The purpose of a speed limit is to regulate traffic so that reasonable driving speeds are maintained. National and State guidelines recommend speed limits be s...
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