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Agenda 09/28/2021 Item #16A10 (Resolution - Speed Limits on County Roads)09/28/2021 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to amend Exhibit “A” to Resolution No. 2013-238, as amended, the list of Speed Limits on County Maintained Roads, to reflect speed limit changes at three separate locations. OBJECTIVE: To revise the speed limit on portions of Capri Boulevard, 1st St. NW, 1st St. SW, and Veterans Memorial Boulevard and amend the list of Speed Limits on County Maintained Roads. CONSIDERATIONS: The first location is the area of Capri Boulevard south of Pago Pago Drive which is considered part of a residential district. Therefore, the speed limit should be revised for a portion of Capri Boulevard from the posted thirty (30) miles per hour to twenty-five (25) miles per hour from Pago Pago Dr. to Pelican Street. Additionally, to improve safety and traffic flow approaching the Isle of Capri, a transition zone will reduce the existing forty-five (45) miles per hour speed limit to thirty-five (35) miles per hour for approximately 1,000 feet east of Panay Avenue. The second location is at 1st St. NW and 1st St. SW in Golden Gate Estates. To keep consistent with the neighborhood and avoid potential confusion, the investigation determined that it would be reasonable to post the identified roadways with a statutory speed limit at thirty (30) miles per hour. The third location is Veterans Memorial Blvd. east of Livingston Road which will be added to the list (to separate it from the western part). The speed limit is currently posted at thirty -five (35) miles per hour and the investigation determined that it would be reasonable to keep the existing speed limit. The Sheriff’s Office was contacted regarding changing the speed limits and concurs with the recommendations of Traffic Engineering staff. Pursuant to Florida Statute, Chapter 316, Collier County Ordinance No. 91-25, as amended, and Resolution Number 2013-239, as amended, the Board has the authority to establish and alter speed limits by means of a resolution filed with the Clerk that creates a single comprehensive codification of all speed limits on county-maintained roads. The Board may set speed zones where a change is reasonable and in conformity with criteria promulgated by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The criteria for work zones must include consideration of existing and anticipated field conditions and is defined in the “Speed Zoning for Highways, Roads and Streets in Florida” manual (FDOT Manual Number 750- 010-002, 1997 Edition). This manual was developed by the FDOT to promote uniformity in the establishment of state, municipal and county speed zones throughout the State of Florida. FISCAL IMPACT: Funding required for staff to replace the speed limit signs on the respective streets is estimated at $600. Funding is available in Transportation Operating Fund 101, 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, is approved as to form and legality, and requires a majority vote for approval. - JAK RECOMMENDATION: To approve the attached Resolution amending Exhibit “A” to Resolution 2013-239, to change the speed limits on portions of Capri Boulevard, 1st St. NW, 1st St. SW, and Veterans Memorial Blvd. PREPARED BY: Daniel G. Hall, P.E., Transportation Engineering Division. 16.A.10 Packet Pg. 532 09/28/2021 ATTACHMENT(S) 1. Resolution - amend speed limits - JAK (PDF) 2. Engineering Study - 1st St NW and 1st St SW _20 Aug_21 1119 hrs (PDF) 3. Engineering Study - Capri Blvd Speed Zone 20 august 2021 1054 (PDF) 4. Engineering Study - Veterans Memorial Blvd - east of livingston (PDF) 16.A.10 Packet Pg. 533 09/28/2021 COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 16.A.10 Doc ID: 18874 Item Summary: Recommendation to amend Exhibit “A” to Resolution No. 2013-238, as amended, the list of Speed Limits on County Maintained Roads, to reflect speed limit changes at three separate locations. Meeting Date: 09/28/2021 Prepared by: Title: Project Manager, Senior – Transportation Engineering Name: Daniel Hall 08/26/2021 9:31 AM Submitted by: Title: Division Director - Transportation Eng – Transportation Engineering Name: Jay Ahmad 08/26/2021 9:31 AM Approved By: Review: Growth Management Department Lissett DeLaRosa Growth Management Department Completed 08/27/2021 1:52 PM Growth Management Department Anthony Khawaja Additional Reviewer Completed 08/30/2021 11:28 AM Growth Management Operations Support Christopher Johnson Additional Reviewer Completed 08/30/2021 11:41 AM Transportation Engineering Jay Ahmad Additional Reviewer Completed 08/30/2021 12:19 PM Growth Management Department Gene Shue Additional Reviewer Completed 08/31/2021 9:38 AM Growth Management Department Trinity Scott Transportation Completed 09/07/2021 3:49 PM Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 09/07/2021 4:10 PM County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 09/07/2021 4:25 PM Office of Management and Budget Laura Zautcke Additional Reviewer Completed 09/13/2021 10:26 AM County Manager's Office Amy Patterson Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 09/17/2021 4:09 PM Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 09/28/2021 9:00 AM 16.A.10 Packet Pg. 534 16.A.10.a Packet Pg. 535 Attachment: Resolution - amend speed limits - JAK (18874 : Recommendation to amend Exhibit “A” to Resolution No. 2013-238, as amended, 16.A.10.a Packet Pg. 536 Attachment: Resolution - amend speed limits - JAK (18874 : Recommendation to amend Exhibit “A” to Resolution No. 2013-238, as amended, 16.A.10.a Packet Pg. 537 Attachment: Resolution - amend speed limits - JAK (18874 : Recommendation to amend Exhibit “A” to Resolution No. 2013-238, as amended, 16.A.10.a Packet Pg. 538 Attachment: Resolution - amend speed limits - JAK (18874 : Recommendation to amend Exhibit “A” to Resolution No. 2013-238, as amended, 16.A.10.a Packet Pg. 539 Attachment: Resolution - 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The MUTCD, published by the U.S. Department of Transportation is the national standard for traffic control devices. The Florida Department of Transportation has adopted the MUTCD as the State standard, and it governs the placement and design of traffic signals, signs, and pavement markings on public and private roads within the state. Additionally, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) provides guidance for establishing a speed zone in the following manual: Topic No. 750-010-002, Rule 14-15.012, F.A.C. “Speed Zoning for Highways, Roads and Streets in Florida”, March 1997, Revised; August 2018. This study conforms with the criteria promulgated by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Florida Statute, Section 316, specifically: 316.189 Establishment of municipal and county speed zones.— (2) SPEED ON COUNTY ROADS.—The maximum speed on any county-maintained road is: (a) In any business or residence district, 30 miles per hour in the daytime or nighttime; provided that with respect to residence districts a county may set a maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour after an investigation determines that such a limit is reasonable; and it shall not be necessary to conduct a separate investigation in each residence district. (b) On any other part of a county road not a business or residence district, as set forth in s. 316.183. 316.183 Unlawful speed.— (1) No person shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing. In every event, speed shall be controlled as may be necessary to avoid colliding with Issue for Resolution: Appropriate speed limit on individual streets: 1st St NW and 1st St SW 16.A.10.b Packet Pg. 565 Attachment: Engineering Study - 1st St NW and 1st St SW _20 Aug_21 1119 hrs (18874 : Recommendation to amend Exhibit “A” to Resolution Engineering Study - 1st St NW and 1st St SW _20 Aug_21 1119 hrs.docx any person, vehicle, or other conveyance or object on or entering the highway in compliance with legal requirements and the duty of all persons to use due care. (2) On all streets or highways, the maximum speed limits for all vehicles must be 30 miles per hour in business or residence districts, and 55 miles per hour at any time at all other locations. However, with respect to a residence district, a county or municipality may set a maximum speed limit of 20 or 25 miles per hour on local streets and highways after an investigation determines that such a limit is reasonable. It is not necessary to conduct a separate investigation for each residence district. (4) The driver of every vehicle shall, consistent with the requirements of subsection (1), drive at an appropriately reduced speed when: (d) Traveling upon any narrow or winding roadway; and (e) Any special hazard exists with respect to pedestrians or other traffic or by reason of weather or highway conditions. The Board of County Commissioners(BCC) may set speed zones altering such speeds, both as to maximum and minimum, after investigation determines such a change is reasonable and in conformity to criteria promulgated by the Department of Transportation, except that no such speed zone shall permit a speed of more than 60 miles per hour. In addition, the Collier County Land Development Code Section 110-122. – Definitions: (5) Arterial Roadway shall mean any street or roadway that constitutes the highest degree of mobility at the highest speed, for long, uninterrupted travel, and constitutes the largest proportion of total travel as per the Federal Functional Classification Map maintained by the State of Florida Department of Transportation District Office, as amended, and is owned by the County. (7) Collector Roadway shall mean any street or roadway that provides a mix of mobility and land access functions, linking major land uses to each other or to the arterial highway system as per the Federal Functional Classification Map maintained by the State of Florida Department of Transportation District Office, as amended, and is owned by the County. (19) Local Roadways shall mean any street or roadway which primarily serves to provide access to adjacent land and service to travel over relatively short distances as compared to Collector Roadways or Arterial Roadways, as per the Federal Functional Classification Map maintained by the State of Florida Department of Transportation District Office, as amended. BACKGROUND The Traffic Operations Section of the Collier County Growth Management Division conducted an engineering study and traffic investigation study to determine the appropriate speed limit for 1st St NW and 1st SW in which both segments run north / south within the Golden Gates Estates community. The primary purpose in the establishment of a speed zone is to determine the appropriate speed of the roadway segment that notifies the driver of the maximum operating speed that is considered 16.A.10.b Packet Pg. 566 Attachment: Engineering Study - 1st St NW and 1st St SW _20 Aug_21 1119 hrs (18874 : Recommendation to amend Exhibit “A” to Resolution Engineering Study - 1st St NW and 1st St SW _20 Aug_21 1119 hrs.docx reasonably safe in optimum weather and visibility conditions. It is intended to establish the speed limit which a normally prudent driver can perceive and react safely. The establishment, including any alteration and posting of speed limits on county streets and highways, as set forth in Section 316.189, Florida Statutes (F. S.), must be based on an engineering study and traffic investigation that determines such a posting is reasonable and in conformity to criteria promulgated by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Florida Statute. EXISTING ROAD CHARACTERISTICS These segments are County maintained, two-lane, non-median separated rural roadways without bike lanes on either side of the road. These segments are functionally classified as local roadways. The existing posted speed limit is 25 MPH. REPORTED CRASH HISTORY The length of the combined segments of the 1st St NW and 1st St SW corridors is approximately 2.25 miles. There was a total of 19 reported crashes from 2016 through March of 2021. There were Zero (0) reported crashes involving pedestrians or bicyclists. There were zero (0) fatalities noted for this period. Yearly summation of the segment’s reported crashes for this time period are: 2021 (March) - 1 crash, 2020 - 4 crashes, 2019 - 1 crash, 2018 - 1 crash, 2017 - 6 crashes and in 2016 there were 6 reported crashes. Distribution of the reported crashes generally correlated as “rear end” crashes1~13 events, 3 were noted as “angle” and 10 were noted “aggressive driving” as a contributing factor. SPEED INVESTIGATION Florida Statutes require that the change of speed zone values as outlined in Sections 316.183 and 316.189 F.S. be based on an engineering study and traffic investigation. The investigation is to include, but is not limited to, the measurements of prevailing speeds and other traffic engineering evaluations contained in the "2018 FDOT Design Manual” that was adopted by FDOT’s Roadway Design Bulletin 17- 12. Additionally, consideration was given to the “Speed Zoning for Highways, Roads and Streets in Florida" manual (FDOT Topic Number 750-010-002, July 2017 edition), which was developed by the FDOT to promote uniformity in the establishment of state, municipal, and county speed zones throughout the State of Florida. Two primary types of data were analyzed in determining the prevailing speed: 85th percentile speed, the speed which 85% of the motorists drive at or below and the upper limit of the 10-mph pace, the 10-mph range that most people drive, the reasoning behind the foregoing investigations is that the majority of drivers travel at a reasonably safe speed for the various roadway conditions encountered, and that these investigations help determine what may be reasonable speed limits. A speed study on 1st St NW was conducted the 15th of October 2020. The following data was collected: Date Location Volume ADT 85% Speed mph 10-mph Pace Ave. Speed mph 10/15/2020 1st St NW N of Golden Gate Blvd 396 38.7 27.6 – 37.6 32.3 16.A.10.b Packet Pg. 567 Attachment: Engineering Study - 1st St NW and 1st St SW _20 Aug_21 1119 hrs (18874 : Recommendation to amend Exhibit “A” to Resolution Engineering Study - 1st St NW and 1st St SW _20 Aug_21 1119 hrs.docx A primary benefit of this investigation and subsequent speed limit changes, is to assist motorists that are unfamiliar with the area to have a uniform speed limit based on the surrounding roadway conditions. ANALYSIS: The FDOT Design Manual, Chapter 201.4 – Table 201.4.1 has listed the speed range of this C4 Urban General roadway classification as between 30 mph & 45 mph. To keep consistent with the neighborhood and avoid potential confusion, the investigation determined that it would be reasonable to post the identified roadways with a statutory Speed Limit at 30 MPH. Two primary types of data were analyzed in determining the prevailing speed: 85th percentile speed and the 10- mph pace. The reasoning behind the foregoing investigations is that the majority of drivers travel at a reasonably safe speed for the various roadway conditions encountered, and that these investigations help determine what may be reasonable speed limits. A primary benefit of this investigation and subsequent speed limit changes, is to assist motorists that are unfamiliar with the area to have a uniform speed limit based on the surrounding roadway conditions. RECOMMENDATIONS: Based on the FDOT’s guidelines, roadway design speed, crash frequency/causative factors, geometric configuration of this roadway segment, additional field and technical observations indicate that an increase in the posted speed limit is warranted. Therefore, it is recommended to increase the 25-mph speed limits for the segments of 1st St NW and 1st SW to 30-mph following the FDOT speed zoning guidelines and is appropriate. The proposed amendment to the existing Board of County Commissioners approved speed limits list due to statutory compliance for Proposed Speed Limits are surmised here: Existing Proposed Road Name Neighborhood Speed Limit Speed Limit 1st St NW Golden Gate Estates 25 mph 30 mph 1st St SW Golden Gate Estates 25 mph 30 mph End of Study 16.A.10.b Packet Pg. 568 Attachment: Engineering Study - 1st St NW and 1st St SW _20 Aug_21 1119 hrs (18874 : Recommendation to amend Exhibit “A” to Resolution Engineering Study - Capri Blvd Speed Zone 20 august 2021 1054.docx SPEED LIMIT STUDY Engineering Study Synopsis Date Project Name: August 20, 2021 Speed Limit Study – Individual Roadways The Traffic Operations Section of the Collier County’s Growth Management Division conducted an engineering and traffic investigation study based upon the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) to determine if standard speed limits on county roadways due to statutory constraints or within Residential Districts is appropriate. The MUTCD, published by the U.S. Department of Transportation is the national standard for traffic control devices. The Florida Department of Transportation has adopted the MUTCD as the State standard, and it governs the placement and design of traffic signals, signs, and pavement markings on public and private roads within the state. Additionally, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) provides guidance for establishing a speed zone in the following manual: Topic No. 750-010-002, Rule 14-15.012, F.A.C. “Speed Zoning for Highways, Roads and Streets in Florida”, March 1997, Revised; August 2018. This study conforms with the criteria promulgated by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Florida Statute, Section 316, specifically: 316.189 Establishment of municipal and county speed zones.— (2) SPEED ON COUNTY ROADS.—The maximum speed on any county-maintained road is: (a) In any business or residence district, 30 miles per hour in the daytime or nighttime; provided that with respect to residence districts a county may set a maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour after an investigation determines that such a limit is reasonable; and it shall not be necessary to conduct a separate investigation in each residence district. (b) On any other part of a county road not a business or residence district, as set forth in s. 316.183. 316.183 Unlawful speed.— (1) No person shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing. In every event, speed shall be controlled as may be necessary to avoid colliding with Issue for Resolution: Appropriate speed limits on Capri Blvd. 16.A.10.c Packet Pg. 569 Attachment: Engineering Study - Capri Blvd Speed Zone 20 august 2021 1054 (18874 : Recommendation to amend Exhibit “A” to Resolution Engineering Study - Capri Blvd Speed Zone 20 august 2021 1054.docx any person, vehicle, or other conveyance or object on or entering the highway in compliance with legal requirements and the duty of all persons to use due care. (2) On all streets or highways, the maximum speed limits for all vehicles must be 30 miles per hour in business or residence districts, and 55 miles per hour at any time at all other locations. However, with respect to a residence district, a county or municipality may set a maximum speed limit of 20 or 25 miles per hour on local streets and highways after an investigation determines that such a limit is reasonable. It is not necessary to conduct a separate investigation for each residence district. (4) The driver of every vehicle shall, consistent with the requirements of subsection (1), drive at an appropriately reduced speed when: (d) Traveling upon any narrow or winding roadway; and (e) Any special hazard exists with respect to pedestrians or other traffic or by reason of weather or highway conditions. The Board of County Commissioners(BCC) may set speed zones altering such speeds, both as to maximum and minimum, after investigation determines such a change is reasonable and in conformity to criteria promulgated by the Department of Transportation, except that no such speed zone shall permit a speed of more than 60 miles per hour. In addition, the Collier County Land Development Code Section 110-122. – Definitions: (5) Arterial Roadway shall mean any street or roadway that constitutes the highest degree of mobility at the highest speed, for long, uninterrupted travel, and constitutes the largest proportion of total travel as per the Federal Functional Classification Map maintained by the State of Florida Department of Transportation District Office, as amended, and is owned by the County. (7) Collector Roadway shall mean any street or roadway that provides a mix of mobility and land access functions, linking major land uses to each other or to the arterial highway system as per the Federal Functional Classification Map maintained by the State of Florida Department of Transportation District Office, as amended, and is owned by the County. (19) Local Roadways shall mean any street or roadway which primarily serves to provide access to adjacent land and service to travel over relatively short distances as compared to Collector Roadways or Arterial Roadways, as per the Federal Functional Classification Map maintained by the State of Florida Department of Transportation District Office, as amended. BACKGROUND The Traffic Operations Section of the Collier County Growth Management Division conducted an engineering and traffic investigation study to determine the appropriate speed limit for Capri Blvd. in which the segment runs within the Isles of Capri community. The primary purpose in the establishment of a speed zone is to determine the appropriate speed of the roadway segment that notifies the driver of the maximum operating speed that is 16.A.10.c Packet Pg. 570 Attachment: Engineering Study - Capri Blvd Speed Zone 20 august 2021 1054 (18874 : Recommendation to amend Exhibit “A” to Resolution Engineering Study - Capri Blvd Speed Zone 20 august 2021 1054.docx considered reasonably safe in optimum weather and visibility conditions. It is intended to establish the speed limit which a normally prudent driver can perceive and react safely. The establishment, including any alteration and posting of speed limits on county streets and highways, as set forth in Section 316.189, Florida Statutes (F. S.), must be based on an engineering study and traffic investigation that determines such a posting is reasonable and in conformity to criteria promulgated by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Florida Statute. EXISTING ROAD CHARACTERISTICS This segment is County maintained, two-lane, non-median separated rural roadway without bike lanes on either side of the road. This segment is functionally classified as a local roadway and has multiple speed limits as detailed: Road Name From: To: Posted Speed Limit Capri Blvd Collier Blvd Panay Ave 45 mph Capri Blvd Panay Ave Pelican St 30 mph The existing posted speed limit is 30 MPH for the segment under review and is from Panay Ave due west / southwest to Pelican St. REPORTED CRASH HISTORY The length of the segment of Capri Blvd. from Panay Ave. to Pelican St. is approximately 1.0 mile. There was a total of 8 reported crashes from 2016 through March of 2021. There were Zero (0) reported crashes involving pedestrians or bicyclists. There were zero (0) fatalities noted for this period. Yearly summation of the segment’s reported crashes for this time are: 2021 (up to July) - 1 crash, 2020 - 1 crash, 2019 - 2 crashes, 2018 - 1 crash, 2017 - 2 crashes and in 2016 there was 1 reported crash. Distribution of the reported crashes generally correlated as “rear end” crashes 1 events, 2 were noted as “angle” and 4 were noted aggressive driving” as a contributing factor. SPEED INVESTIGATION Florida Statutes require that the change of speed zone values as outlined in Sections 316.183 and 316.189 F.S. be based on an engineering study and traffic investigation. The investigation is to include, but is not limited to, the measurements of prevailing speeds and other traffic engineering evaluations contained in the "2018 FDOT Design Manual” that was adopted by FDOT’s Roadway Design Bulletin 17-12. Additionally, consideration was given to the “Speed Zoning for Highways, Roads and Streets in Florida" manual (FDOT Topic Number 750-010-002, July 2017 edition), which was developed by the FDOT to promote uniformity in the establishment of state, municipal, and county speed zones throughout the State of Florida. 16.A.10.c Packet Pg. 571 Attachment: Engineering Study - Capri Blvd Speed Zone 20 august 2021 1054 (18874 : Recommendation to amend Exhibit “A” to Resolution Engineering Study - Capri Blvd Speed Zone 20 august 2021 1054.docx Staff investigations determined that authority was granted that allows counties and municipalities to study contiguous neighborhoods and establish a uniform speed limit for geographically specific locations that have similar characteristics. These road segments are within the Isle of Capri neighborhood which can be considered a residential district and evaluated for compliance with statue section 316.183. The reasoning behind the foregoing investigations is that the majority of drivers travel at a reasonably safe speed for the various roadway conditions encountered, and that these investigations help determine what may be reasonable speed limits. A primary benefit of this investigation and subsequent speed limit changes, is to assist motorists that are unfamiliar with the area to have a uniform speed limit based on the surrounding roadway conditions. ANALYSIS: The FDOT Design Manual, Chapter 201.4 – Table 201.4.1 has listed the speed range of this segment as a C5 Urban Center roadway classification with a speed limit between 25 mph & 35 mph. An investigation determined that a segment of Capri Blvd from Pago Dr to Pelican St. could be considered a “residential district.” All the adjoining streets in this segment are currently posted at 25 MPH To keep consistent with the neighborhood and avoid potential confusion, this investigation determined that it would be reasonable to post the identified roadway with a statutory Speed Limit at 25 MPH. A primary benefit of this investigation and subsequent speed limit changes, is to assist motorists that are unfamiliar with the area to have a uniform speed limit based on the surrounding roadway conditions. To improve safety and traffic flow approaching the Isle of Capri it was determined that an inbound transition zone starting approximately 1,000 feet east of Panay Ave. to Panay Ave should be established to reduce the existing 45 MPH speed limit to 35 MPH. RECOMMENDATIONS: The study found that establishing and posting speed limits that are consistent with neighborhoods and roadways with similar geometric, population density and ADT may reduce potential confusion. Based on the FDOT’s guidelines, roadway design speed, crash frequency/causative factors, geometric configuration of this roadway segment, additional field and technical observations indicate that a decrease in the posted speed limits are warranted. 16.A.10.c Packet Pg. 572 Attachment: Engineering Study - Capri Blvd Speed Zone 20 august 2021 1054 (18874 : Recommendation to amend Exhibit “A” to Resolution Engineering Study - Capri Blvd Speed Zone 20 august 2021 1054.docx Therefore, it is recommended to decrease the speed limit of Capri Blvd starting approximately 1,000 feet east of Panay Ave. to Panay Ave. from the existing 45 MPH speed limit to 35 MPH and reduce the 30-mph speed limit for the segment of Capri Blvd. to 25-mph from near W & E Pago Pago Dr. to Pelican St. The amendment of existing Board of County Commissioners approved speed limits list due to statutory compliance for Proposed Speed Limits for Capri Blvd. are surmised here: Existing Proposed Road Name Neighborhood Speed Limit Speed Limit Capri Blvd. - Collier - Blvd. to 1,000’ East of Panay Ave. Isles of Capri 45 mph 45 mph Capri Blvd. – 1,000’ East of Panay Ave to Panay Ave Isles of Capri 45 mph 35 mph Capri Blvd. - Panay Ave. to W & E Pago Pago Dr Isles of Capri 30 mph 30 mph Capri Blvd. - W & E Pago Pago Dr. to Pelican St Isles of Capri 30 mph 25 mph End of Study 16.A.10.c Packet Pg. 573 Attachment: Engineering Study - Capri Blvd Speed Zone 20 august 2021 1054 (18874 : Recommendation to amend Exhibit “A” to Resolution Engineering Study - Veterans Memorial Blvd - east of livingston.docx SPEED LIMIT STUDY Engineering Study Synopsis Date Project Name: July 16, 2021 Speed Limit Study – Individual Roadways The Traffic Operations Section of the Collier County’s Growth Management Division conducted an engineering and traffic investigation study based upon the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) to determine if standard speed limits on county roadways due to statutory constraints or within Residential Districts is appropriate. The MUTCD, published by the U.S. Department of Transportation is the national standard for traffic control devices. The Florida Department of Transportation has adopted the MUTCD as the State standard, and it governs the placement and design of traffic signals, signs, and pavement markings on public and private roads within the state. Additionally, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) provides guidance for establishing a speed zone in the following manual: Topic No. 750-010-002, Rule 14-15.012, F.A.C. “Speed Zoning for Highways, Roads and Streets in Florida”, March 1997, Revised; August 2018. This study conforms with the criteria promulgated by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Florida Statute, Section 316, specifically: 316.189 Establishment of municipal and county speed zones.— (2) SPEED ON COUNTY ROADS.—The maximum speed on any county-maintained road is: (a) In any business or residence district, 30 miles per hour in the daytime or nighttime; provided that with respect to residence districts a county may set a maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour after an investigation determines that such a limit is reasonable; and it shall not be necessary to conduct a separate investigation in each residence district. (b) On any other part of a county road not a business or residence district, as set forth in s. 316.183. 316.183 Unlawful speed.— (1) No person shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing. In every event, speed shall be controlled as may be necessary to avoid colliding with Issue for Resolution: Appropriate speed limit on Veterans Memorial Blvd (East of Livingston Rd) 16.A.10.d Packet Pg. 574 Attachment: Engineering Study - Veterans Memorial Blvd - east of livingston (18874 : Recommendation to amend Exhibit “A” to Resolution No. Engineering Study - Veterans Memorial Blvd - east of livingston.docx any person, vehicle, or other conveyance or object on or entering the highway in compliance with legal requirements and the duty of all persons to use due care. (2) On all streets or highways, the maximum speed limits for all vehicles must be 30 miles per hour in business or residence districts, and 55 miles per hour at any time at all other locations. However, with respect to a residence district, a county or municipality may set a maximum speed limit of 20 or 25 miles per hour on local streets and highways after an investigation determines that such a limit is reasonable. It is not necessary to conduct a separate investigation for each residence district. (4) The driver of every vehicle shall, consistent with the requirements of subsection (1), drive at an appropriately reduced speed when: (d) Traveling upon any narrow or winding roadway; and (e) Any special hazard exists with respect to pedestrians or other traffic or by reason of weather or highway conditions. The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) may set speed zones altering such speeds, both as to maximum and minimum, after investigation determines such a change is reasonable and in conformity to criteria promulgated by the Department of Transportation, except that no such speed zone shall permit a speed of more than 60 miles per hour. In addition, the Collier County Land Development Code Section 110-122. – Definitions: (5) Arterial Roadway shall mean any street or roadway that constitutes the highest degree of mobility at the highest speed, for long, uninterrupted travel, and constitutes the largest proportion of total travel as per the Federal Functional Classification Map maintained by the State of Florida Department of Transportation District Office, as amended, and is owned by the County. (7) Collector Roadway shall mean any street or roadway that provides a mix of mobility and land access functions, linking major land uses to each other or to the arterial highway system as per the Federal Functional Classification Map maintained by the State of Florida Department of Transportation District Office, as amended, and is owned by the County. (19) Local Roadways shall mean any street or roadway which primarily serves to provide access to adjacent land and service to travel over relatively short distances as compared to Collector Roadways or Arterial Roadways, as per the Federal Functional Classification Map maintained by the State of Florida Department of Transportation District Office, as amended. BACKGROUND The Traffic Operations Section of the Collier County Growth Management Division conducted an engineering study and traffic investigation study to determine the appropriate speed limit for Veterans Memorial Blvd – east of Livingston Rd in which the segment runs in an east / west direction. The primary purpose in the establishment of a speed zone is to determine the appropriate speed of the roadway segment that notifies the driver of the maximum operating speed that is considered 16.A.10.d Packet Pg. 575 Attachment: Engineering Study - Veterans Memorial Blvd - east of livingston (18874 : Recommendation to amend Exhibit “A” to Resolution No. Engineering Study - Veterans Memorial Blvd - east of livingston.docx reasonably safe in optimum weather and visibility conditions. It is intended to establish the speed limit which a normally prudent driver can perceive and react safely. The establishment, including any alteration and posting of speed limits on county streets and highways, as set forth in Section 316.189, Florida Statutes (F. S.), must be based on an engineering study and traffic investigation that determines such a posting is reasonable and in conformity to criteria promulgated by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Florida Statute. EXISTING ROAD CHARACTERISTICS This segment is County maintained; two-lane, non-median separated rural roadway with a bike lane on the south (eastbound) side of the road. This segment is functionally classified as local roadway. Currently the roadway has a posted speed limit of 30 MPH. REPORTED CRASH HISTORY The length of the segment of the Veterans Memorial Blvd. corridor, is approximately .80 miles in length. There was a total of 3 reported crashes from 2017 through June of 2021. There was zero (0) reported crash involving pedestrians or bicyclists. There were zero (0) fatalities noted for this period. Yearly summation of the segment’s reported crashes for this time period are: 2021 (June) – 0 crashes, 2020 - 0 crashes, 2019 - 2 crashes, 2018 - Zero crashes, 2017 - 1 crash. Distribution of the reported crashes generally correlated as “rear end” crashes three (3) events, zero (0) were noted as “angle” and three (3) noted “aggressive driving” as a contributing factor. SPEED INVESTIGATION Florida Statutes require that the change of speed zone values as outlined in Sections 316.183 and 316.189 F.S. be based on an engineering study and traffic investigation. The investigation is to include, but is not limited to, the measurements of prevailing speeds and other traffic engineering evaluations contained in the "2018 FDOT Design Manual” that was adopted by FDOT’s Roadway Design Bulletin 17- 12. Additionally, consideration was given to the “Speed Zoning for Highways, Roads and Streets in Florida" manual (FDOT Topic Number 750-010-002, July 2017 edition), which was developed by the FDOT to promote uniformity in the establishment of state, municipal, and county speed zones throughout the State of Florida. Two primary types of data were analyzed in determining the prevailing speed: 85th percentile speed, the speed which 85% of the motorists drive at or below and the upper limit of the 10-mph pace, the 10-mph range that most people drive, the reasoning behind the foregoing investigations is that the majority of drivers travel at a reasonably safe speed for the various roadway conditions encountered, and that these investigations help determine what may be reasonable speed limits. A speed study on Veterans Memorial Blvd. was conducted on the 14th of July 2021 as noted Here: Date Location Volume ADT 85% Speed mph 10-mph Pace Ave. Speed mph 7/14/2021 East of Livingston Rd 2139 49.4 mph 37.1mph - 47.1 mph 42.6 16.A.10.d Packet Pg. 576 Attachment: Engineering Study - Veterans Memorial Blvd - east of livingston (18874 : Recommendation to amend Exhibit “A” to Resolution No. Engineering Study - Veterans Memorial Blvd - east of livingston.docx ANALYSIS: The FDOT Design Manual, Chapter 201.4 – Table 201.4.1 has listed the speed range of this C Urban Center roadway classification as between 25 mph & 35 mph. A primary benefit of this investigation is to assist motorists that are unfamiliar with the area to have a uniform speed limit based on the surrounding roadway conditions. RECOMMENDATIONS: Based on the FDOT’s guidelines, roadway design speed, crash frequency/causative factors, geometric configuration of this roadway segment, additional field and technical observations indicates that the existing posted speed limit of 35 mph continues to be warranted. Therefore, it is recommended that the existing posted speed limit of 35 MPH is appropriate and meets the FDOT speed zoning guidelines. The amendment of existing Board of County Commissioners approved speed limits list due to statutory compliance for Proposed Speed Limits are surmised here: Existing Proposed Road Name Neighborhood Speed Limit Speed Limit Veterans Memorial Blvd – east of Livingston Rd CORSICA AT TALIS PARK 35 MPH 35 MPH End of Study 16.A.10.d Packet Pg. 577 Attachment: Engineering Study - Veterans Memorial Blvd - east of livingston (18874 : Recommendation to amend Exhibit “A” to Resolution No.