Safety Improvements & Speed Mitigation
Hyattsville City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: January 18, 2017 Submitted by: Edouard Haba, W4 (Council Pres.) Submitting Department: Legislative Item Type: Budget Agenda Section: Discussion Items (8:45 p.m. - 9:50 p.m.) SUBJECT Safety Improvements & Speed Mitigation: Nicholson Street, 31st Ave., Lancer Dr. and 31st Place. Motion #
Recommendation: I move that the Council allocate appropriate funding for staff to be able to implement needed improvements at the intersection of Nicholson St. & Maryhurst Dr., to replace the current rubber barricades; and near the playground in Heurich Park. Funding is also needed for speed mitigation on 31st Ave., Lancer Dr. and 31st Pl. Sponsor(s): Haba ATTACHMENTS Summary Background: A little over a year ago, City installed rubber barricades at the intersection of Nicholson Street and Maryhurst Drive (Felegy), as a temporary measure, to improve vehicular traffi c and pedestrian safety. The requested funding will enable the implementation of a permanent solution. As it currently stand, there is nothing to slow traffi c down when nearing the playground at Heurich Park. This represents a major safety concern as kids and families are often crossing the street back and forth. The same need for speed mitigation applies to 31st Ave., Lancer Dr. and 31st Pl. Next Steps: Staff review & Council discussion Fiscal Impact: TBD City Administrator Comments: Please see staff comments on summary sheet. Community Engagement: There have been various community conversations regarding the above issues. Strategic Goals: Action 3.1 – Enhance safety and security in public places including residential neighborhoods, parks and commercial corridors. Legal Review Required? n/a
Recommendation: I move that the Council allocate appropriate funding for staff to be able to implement needed improvements at the intersection of Nicholson St. & Maryhurst Dr., to replace the current rubber barricades; and near the playground in Heurich Park. Funding is also needed for speed mitigation on 31st Ave., Lancer Dr. and 31st Pl. Sponsor(s): Haba ATTACHMENTS Summary Background: A little over a year ago, City installed rubber barricades at the intersection of Nicholson Street and Maryhurst Drive (Felegy), as a temporary measure, to improve vehicular traffi c and pedestrian safety. The requested funding will enable the implementation of a permanent solution. As it currently stand, there is nothing to slow traffi c down when nearing the playground at Heurich Park. This represents a major safety concern as kids and families are often crossing the street back and forth. The same need for speed mitigation applies to 31st Ave., Lancer Dr. and 31st Pl. Next Steps: Staff review & Council discussion Fiscal Impact: TBD City Administrator Comments: Please see staff comments on summary sheet. Community Engagement: There have been various community conversations regarding the above issues. Strategic Goals: Action 3.1 – Enhance safety and security in public places including residential neighborhoods, parks and commercial corridors. Legal Review Required? n/a
