Agenda 04/28/2020 Item #16A24 (Speed Feedback Signs - Golden Gate Estates)04/28/2020
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to create and fund a pilot program for speed feedback signs in the Golden Gate
Estates community and authorize all necessary Budget Amendments. (Project 60240)
OBJECTIVE: To create and fund a pilot program for speed feedback signs in the Golden Gate Estates
community and authorize all necessary Budget Amendments.
CONSIDERATIONS: Based on the concerns of members of the Golden Gate Civic Association and
community residents in Golden Gate Estates, an idea of a pilot program was presented to install and
evaluate the effectiveness of driver feedback signs. The driver feedback signs that Traffic Operations
currently has deployed use radar to collect motorist's speed and volume data and dynamically display
their speed. These driver feedback signs are typically placed on the existing "Speed Limit" signs, and the
primary purpose of these visual displays is to help motorists refocus their attention on their current speed
and self-correct to the posted speed limit.
Traffic Operations staff started a program using dynamic speed feedback signs in June 2019 as a response
to public concerns over speeding. These signs are deployed for a period of two to four weeks. This
program received a favorable response from the public, and an initial review of the collected speed data
has shown these signs are effective to reduce speeds.
Previous research performed in other areas has shown that speed feedback signs can be an effective
method for reducing speeds at a desired location. This research was performed primarily on rural two-
lane roadways. The proposed pilot program will help evaluate the long-term effectiveness of driver
behavior.
The pilot program is anticipated to last one to two years. Initially, five locations will be chosen based on
recommendations from community representatives and a feasibility review by Traffic Operations staff. If
the data collected from the driver feedback signs proves that the signs are not being effective at the
chosen locations, then new locations will be vetted.
FISCAL IMPACT: A Budget Amendment is required to fund the purchase of ten (10) driver feedback
signs at the cost of $10,000 each and two year's of annual maintenance at a cost of $10,000 per year. The
total estimated cost of the pilot program is $120,000. Funds will be transferred within Transportation
Capital Fund (310) from Project 50154 to Project 60240. Additionally, staff hours will be needed to
install the driver feedback signs and monitor the pilot program; staff costs associated with installing and
maintaining the signs will be absorbed within Traffic Operations Cost Center 163630.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This action will result in no growth management impact.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, raises no legal
issues, and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: To accept the recommendation to create and fund a pilot program for speed
feedback signs in the Golden Gate Estates community and authorize all necessary Budget Amendments.
Prepared by: Daniel G. Hall, P.E., Transportation Engineering Division
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.A.24
Doc ID: 11890
Item Summary: Recommendation to create and fund a pilot program for speed feedback signs in
the Golden Gate Estates community.
Meeting Date: 04/28/2020
Prepared by:
Title: – Transportation Engineering
Name: Kyle Kemmish
03/04/2020 9:29 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Transportation Eng – Transportation Engineering
Name: Jay Ahmad
03/04/2020 9:29 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Growth Management Department Judy Puig Level 1 Reviewer Completed 03/04/2020 11:05 AM
Growth Management Department Anthony Khawaja Additional Reviewer Completed 03/09/2020 10:19 AM
Transportation Engineering Jay Ahmad Additional Reviewer Completed 03/09/2020 1:13 PM
Growth Management Operations Support Heather Meyer Additional Reviewer Completed 03/24/2020 7:22 AM
Growth Management Operations Support Christopher Johnson Additional Reviewer Completed 03/24/2020 7:40 AM
Growth Management Department Gene Shue Additional Reviewer Completed 03/24/2020 10:50 AM
Growth Management Department Kyle Kemmish Deputy Department Head Review Skipped 03/04/2020 9:28 AM
Growth Management Department Thaddeus Cohen Department Head Review Completed 03/25/2020 10:31 AM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 03/25/2020 10:47 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 03/25/2020 1:45 PM
Office of Management and Budget Laura Zautcke Additional Reviewer Completed 04/01/2020 3:03 PM
Office of Management and Budget Susan Usher Additional Reviewer Completed 04/13/2020 3:56 PM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 04/18/2020 10:25 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 04/28/2020 9:00 AM
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