NEW BUSINESS NAIPTA – August Route Service Updates NAIPTA has several proposed service changes for August 2015 that they would like to present to the commission. The changes involve Route 2 service frequencies from 30 minutes to 20 minutes and a morning and afternoon route diversion to service a new stop adjacent to BASIS school. Route 3 involves a morning and afternoon route deviation to service a new stop adjacent to NPA school. Route 5 supplemental service to capture the peak ridership intervals associated with FALA school. Staff Recommendation: Informational Item – review the presentation and provide feedback
FMPO – US Bike Routes Designation The U.S. Bike Route System is a national network of bicycle routes that link urban, suburban, and rural areas using a variety of appropriate cycling facilities. These routes are established by State Departments of Transportation (DOTs), and are designated and catalogued by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) through the Special Committee on U.S. Route Numbering (this is the same committee that assigns numbers to U.S. highways and interstates). To date there are 8,992 miles of U.S. Bicycle Routes in 18 states. The FMPO is bringing a Resolution to the City Council at their June 16th meeting asking for the City’s support for ADOT designating a route through Flagstaff that roughly follows historic Route 66 on the following mix of ADOT, Coconino County and City of Flagstaff streets: West Route 66 Milton Road Butler Avenue Beaver Street / San Francisco Street East Route 66 Highway 89 Townsend-Winona Road Staff Recommendation: Action Item – review the presentation, provide feedback and a recommendation of approval to the City Council
City of Flagstaff Speed Limits The City receives several requests for Speed Limit verification or modification every year. Some states (CA) require agencies to review speed limits on an annual rotation, Arizona does not. Arizona does have language in the Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS Title 28, Chapter 3, Article 6 – Speed Restrictions) regarding how speed limits shall be established. ARS is consistent with national engineering practice and most states. Setting speed limits is a fairly complex process and can result in a controversial decision. This presentation will educate Commissioners on the typical engineering study process, the value of setting ‘appropriate’ speed limits, discuss a possible public notification process and discuss a few of the speed limit studies that Transportation Engineering staff are currently working on. Staff Recommendation: Informational Item – review the presentation and provide feedback on the City’s proposed process.
IV. CONCLUDING GENERAL BUSINESS A. Reports 1. Report from the Bicycle Advisory Committee: http://www.flagstaff.az.gov/index.aspx?nid=1822 2. Report from the Pedestrian Advisory Committee: http://www.flagstaff.az.gov/index.aspx?nid=1824 3. Status of Transportation Engineering Program Projects • General update presentation on several projects and work orders performed by Transportation Engineering Staff B. Informational Items to/from Commissioners and Staff 1. Fourth Street Update 2. Bow & Arrow Neighborhood Traffic Calming 3. Summer Pavement Maintenance Program 2015 – Phase 2 4. Commissioner Discussion C. Next Meeting 1. Regular Meeting: July 13th, 2015 Tentative Agenda Items: 1. Isabel Street Diverters 2. Speed Limits V. ADJOURNMENT
NEW BUSINESS NAIPTA – August Route Service Updates NAIPTA has several proposed service changes for August 2015 that they would like to present to the commission. The changes involve Route 2 service frequencies from 30 minutes to 20 minutes and a morning and afternoon route diversion to service a new stop adjacent to BASIS school. Route 3 involves a morning and afternoon route deviation to service a new stop adjacent to NPA school. Route 5 supplemental service to capture the peak ridership intervals associated with FALA school. Staff Recommendation: Informational Item – review the presentation and provide feedback
FMPO – US Bike Routes Designation The U.S. Bike Route System is a national network of bicycle routes that link urban, suburban, and rural areas using a variety of appropriate cycling facilities. These routes are established by State Departments of Transportation (DOTs), and are designated and catalogued by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) through the Special Committee on U.S. Route Numbering (this is the same committee that assigns numbers to U.S. highways and interstates). To date there are 8,992 miles of U.S. Bicycle Routes in 18 states. The FMPO is bringing a Resolution to the City Council at their June 16th meeting asking for the City’s support for ADOT designating a route through Flagstaff that roughly follows historic Route 66 on the following mix of ADOT, Coconino County and City of Flagstaff streets: West Route 66 Milton Road Butler Avenue Beaver Street / San Francisco Street East Route 66 Highway 89 Townsend-Winona Road Staff Recommendation: Action Item – review the presentation, provide feedback and a recommendation of approval to the City Council
City of Flagstaff Speed Limits The City receives several requests for Speed Limit verification or modification every year. Some states (CA) require agencies to review speed limits on an annual rotation, Arizona does not. Arizona does have language in the Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS Title 28, Chapter 3, Article 6 – Speed Restrictions) regarding how speed limits shall be established. ARS is consistent with national engineering practice and most states. Setting speed limits is a fairly complex process and can result in a controversial decision. This presentation will educate Commissioners on the typical engineering study process, the value of setting ‘appropriate’ speed limits, discuss a possible public notification process and discuss a few of the speed limit studies that Transportation Engineering staff are currently working on. Staff Recommendation: Informational Item – review the presentation and provide feedback on the City’s proposed process.
IV. CONCLUDING GENERAL BUSINESS A. Reports 1. Report from the Bicycle Advisory Committee: http://www.flagstaff.az.gov/index.aspx?nid=1822 2. Report from the Pedestrian Advisory Committee: http://www.flagstaff.az.gov/index.aspx?nid=1824 3. Status of Transportation Engineering Program Projects • General update presentation on several projects and work orders performed by Transportation Engineering Staff B. Informational Items to/from Commissioners and Staff 1. Fourth Street Update 2. Bow & Arrow Neighborhood Traffic Calming 3. Summer Pavement Maintenance Program 2015 – Phase 2 4. Commissioner Discussion C. Next Meeting 1. Regular Meeting: July 13th, 2015 Tentative Agenda Items: 1. Isabel Street Diverters 2. Speed Limits V. ADJOURNMENT