PPT Montclair Ave Traffic Study

1. POLICE DEPARTMENT
Presented by:
Rick Pruitt
Police Chief
NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING
ITEM # 7
January 24, 2022

2. SUMMARY
 Staff will discuss the traffic survey results for
the 100 & 200 blks. Montclair
 Steps to develop a profile of vehicle driving
behaviors
 Consider neighborhood recommendations
 Initiate traffic calming remedies deemed
appropriate to the situation

3. MONTCLAIR TRAFFIC SURVEY
100 blk. Montclair Total Veh ≤ 25 mph 26 – 35 mph 36 – 45 mph > 45 mph
85th Percentile Speed – 25.5 mph 902 739 162 0 1
Avg Speed – 20.5 mph 81.9% 18.0% 0.0% 0.1%
10 mph Pace Speed – 16-25 mph
Number in Pace – 592
Percentage in Pace – 65.5%
200 blk. Montclair
85th Percentile Speed – 27.5 mph 941 705 224 9 3
Avg Speed – 22 mph 75.0% 23.8% 0.9% 0.3%
10 mph Pace Speed – 16-25 mph
Number in Pace – 579
Percent in Pace – 61.5%

4. BACKGROUND
 Traffic profiling steps
 Open communications with concerned parties, their
proposal for solution
 Radar survey/marked patrol vehicle;
 Mechanical survey if radar survey results deem
necessary;
 Evaluate the mechanical survey, determine appropriate
solution;

5. TRAFFIC CALMING OPTIONS
 Stop signs
 Not recommended for speed control;
 Questionable results;
 Could divert some traffic to other streets;
 Most affordable - $350 for
two-way stop

6. TRAFFIC CALMING OPTIONS
 Speed Notification Signs
 Instant feedback to drivers
 Compliance is usually instantaneous
 Easy to relocate to other problem areas
 Programable message feature
 Moderate cost –
solar - $3,250 each
battery or rechargeable - $3,000 ea / $5,500 for
two signs

7. TRAFFIC CALMING OPTIONS
 Speed humps
 Effective in reducing vehicle speeds (?)
 Uncomfortable travel routes, increased noise;
 Delays emergency response vehicles;
 Requires continuous maintenance, re-painting;
 Requires warning signs and/or pavement
markings

8. TRAFFIC CALMING OPTIONS
 Speed humps (cont’d)
 Variable cost
 Rubber cushion - approximately $112,000 for
two blocks
 Additional costs for warning signs (x8), pavement
markings, road preparation/installation
 Parabolic asphalt concrete -

9. TRAFFIC CALMING OPTIONS
 Speed humps (cont’d)

10. TRAFFIC CALMING OPTIONS

11. TRAFFIC CALMING OPTIONS