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RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of the installation of Permanent  Traffic Control Devices to Mitigate Speeding and Cut-Through Traffic in Various Neighborhoods  DISTRICTS A - PECK; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; E - MARTIN; F - THOMAS; G - HUFFMAN; H - CISNEROS; I - GALLEGOS and J - POLLARD

SUBJECT: Approval of the traffic calming devices in various neighborhoods.

RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a motion to approve permanent traffic control devices to mitigate speeding and cut-through traffic problems in various neighborhoods throughout the City.

SPECIFIC EXPLANATION: The Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) is governed by Article XV of Chapter 45 of the City Code of Ordinance. The Program aims to reduce speeding and cut-through traffic problems and improve quality of life. The neighborhoods listed below submitted applications to the NTMP to request mitigation of speeding and cut-through traffic issues within the neighborhoods. For each neighborhood, Houston Public Works (HPW) conducted investigations, developed a traffic calming plan, and presented the plan to residents. Input from the community was evaluated and the traffic calming plan was revised as appropriate. Speed cushions have been installed in these neighborhoods, as shown in the attached maps, after meeting the requirements of the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program.

Based on the results of the traffic study and/or the consensus of public opinion supporting the installation of the traffic calming devices, HPW recommends that City Council adopt a motion approving the permanent installed speed cushions in accordance with the City Code of Ordinances.

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Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E.

Director

Houston Public Works

No funding required.

Khang Nguyen, P.E., PTOE

Assistant Director (832) 395-3008