One-Way Alley Petition_cover.pdf
CITY OF HYATTSVILLE 4310 Gallatin Street Hyattsville, Maryland 20781 Phone: (301) 985-5000
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FORM TITLE: TRAFFIC CALMING RECOMMENDATION: 42ND PLACE, ONE-WAY SOUTHBOUND Motion #:
57-04-16
Council Meeting Date:
4/4/2016
Agenda Section:
Action
Recommendation:
I move that the Mayor and Council approve the staff recommendation to alter the traffic pattern on 42nd Place from Gallatin to Farragut Street to one-way southbound traffic only.
Department:
Public Works
Staff Contact:
Lesley Riddle, Director of Public Works
Council Sponsor:
At the Request of the City Administrator
Summary Background:
A petition for traffic calming by residents of Farragut Street, Gallatin Street, and 42 nd Avenue was submitted to the City of Hyattsville in late 2015. The petition supports making the alley between the 4200 blocks of Gallatin and Farragut Street one way, southbound. As required by the City’s Charter and Code, a Public Hearing was held on March 21, 2016. The Department of Public Works and Police Department staff conducted an analysis of the area and heard testimony from residents during the public hearing. Residents concerns were primarily based on safety and speed. Staff recommends support of the request to direct traffic one-way southbound. Additionally, it should be clarified that the alley is a City street named 42 nd Place.
Next Steps:
DPW will implement traffic mitigation signage.
Alternatives:
n/a
Fiscal Impact:
n/a
Community Engagement:
A public hearing was held on March 21, 2016.
Strategic Goals:
Goal 1 – Ensure Transparent & Accessible Governance Goal 2 – Ensure the Long-Term Economic Viability of the City X Goal 3 – Promote a Safe & Vibrant Community Goal 4 – Foster Excellence in all City Operations Goal 5 – Strengthen the City’s Identity as a Diverse, Creative and Welcoming Community
Legal Review:
Not Applicable
Attachments:
Map of area
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FORM TITLE: TRAFFIC CALMING RECOMMENDATION: 42ND PLACE, ONE-WAY SOUTHBOUND Motion #:
57-04-16
Council Meeting Date:
4/4/2016
Agenda Section:
Action
Recommendation:
I move that the Mayor and Council approve the staff recommendation to alter the traffic pattern on 42nd Place from Gallatin to Farragut Street to one-way southbound traffic only.
Department:
Public Works
Staff Contact:
Lesley Riddle, Director of Public Works
Council Sponsor:
At the Request of the City Administrator
Summary Background:
A petition for traffic calming by residents of Farragut Street, Gallatin Street, and 42 nd Avenue was submitted to the City of Hyattsville in late 2015. The petition supports making the alley between the 4200 blocks of Gallatin and Farragut Street one way, southbound. As required by the City’s Charter and Code, a Public Hearing was held on March 21, 2016. The Department of Public Works and Police Department staff conducted an analysis of the area and heard testimony from residents during the public hearing. Residents concerns were primarily based on safety and speed. Staff recommends support of the request to direct traffic one-way southbound. Additionally, it should be clarified that the alley is a City street named 42 nd Place.
Next Steps:
DPW will implement traffic mitigation signage.
Alternatives:
n/a
Fiscal Impact:
n/a
Community Engagement:
A public hearing was held on March 21, 2016.
Strategic Goals:
Goal 1 – Ensure Transparent & Accessible Governance Goal 2 – Ensure the Long-Term Economic Viability of the City X Goal 3 – Promote a Safe & Vibrant Community Goal 4 – Foster Excellence in all City Operations Goal 5 – Strengthen the City’s Identity as a Diverse, Creative and Welcoming Community
Legal Review:
Not Applicable
Attachments:
Map of area
