To

Mayor and Council

Subject

Draft-Request for Speed Study on I-185

Initiator

Department of Engineering

Recommendation

Authorize the City Manager to request a traffic study by Georgia Department of \n \n Transportation(GDOT) for I-185 from J.R. Allen/U.S. 80 south to Victory \n \n Drive/U.S. 280 to determine if adjustments to the current speed limit of 65 mph \n \n is appropriate for improved safety.

Approval

Pending

Background

In 2010 Council requested the speed limit on I-185 passing through Columbus,

Georgia be increased from 55 mph to 65 mph.

Analysis

Over recent years there have been a large number accidents along this

corridor. It is recommended to have a traffic study initiated to determine if

a reduction of the speed limit is appropriate in the congested sections.

Financial Considerations

All signs impacted by any changes would be replaced by GDOT.

Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement

There are no annual fiscal impacts expected at this time.

Legal Considerations

GDOT has requested support from the City in requesting a study and potential

reduction in speed limit. The Ordinance regulating vehicular traffic for speed

enforcement would have to be revised if the speed limit is modified.

Recommendations/ Actions

Authorize the City Manager to request a traffic study by Georgia Department of

Transportation(GDOT) for I-185 from J.R. Allen/U.S. 80 south to Victory

Drive/U.S. 280 to determine if adjustments to the current speed limit of 65 mph

is appropriate for improved safety.

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