Resolution 1997-3518 B1
RF~OLUTION NO. 97- ~5 !
RESOLUTION TO INCREASE THE SPEED LIMIT ON TWO
ROADWAY SEGMENTS ALONG C.R. 951 FROM 45 MPH TO 55 MPH
BETWEEN U.S. 41(S.R.90) AND S.R. 84(DAVIS BOULEVARD) AND
BETWEEN GREEN BOULEVARD AND GOLDEN GATE
BOULEVARD.
WHEREAS, Section 316.189, Florida Statutes and Collier County Ordinance No. 91-25
authorize the Board of County Commissioners to alter or to establish speed limits on roadways under its
jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, C.R. 951 is a County roadway under the jurisdiction of the Board of County
Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 316.189 Florida Statutes and Collier County Ordinance
No. 91-25, a traffic analysis has been performed on S.R. 951; and
'~,TIEREAS, the traffic analysis indicates that a speed limit increase to 55 MPH on C.R. 951
between U.S. 41(S.R. 90) and S.R. 84(Davis Boulevard) and Green Boulevard and Golden Gate Boulevard is
reasonable and in conformity with recommended criteria promulgated by the Florida Department of
Transportation and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation officials; and
WHEREAS, an approved 55 MPH speed limit for the two roadway segments on C.R. 951 would
provide greater speed limit conformance and promote greater consistency in traffic flow.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that;
A. The speed limit on C.R. 951 shall be increased from 45 MPH to 55 MPH along two
roadway segments based on promulgated engineering criteria.
B. The roadway segments recommended and Board approved for a designated 55 MPH
speed limit are:
I) On C.IC 951 between U.S. 41(S.R. 90) and S.R. 84(Davis Boulevard),
2) On C.IL 951 from Green Boulevard to Golden Gate Boulevard.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Transportation Services Department is hereby
authorized and directed to change existing signage to support the approved resolution.
This resolution adopted after motion, second and majority vote favoring same.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA