To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Bryan D. Weimer, PWLF, Director Public Works and Development Department
Prepared By:
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Jim Fox, Traffic Engineer III, Public Works and Development
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Presenter: Karl Packer, Traffic Operations Manager, Public Works and Development
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Subject:
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10:30 AM *Traffic Operations Policies and Procedures Manual Update
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
The purpose of this study session is to present to the BOCC the revised draft version of the Traffic Operations Policies and Procedures Manual (TOPP). The manual, last revised in 2017, has recently been reviewed and the draft version is presented for discussion. Staff will highlight the notable changes compared to the current 2017 Manual to both inform the BOCC and seek feedback on proposed policy changes. The Transportation Division would also like to obtain support from the BOCC to have the TOPP manual adopted by the BOCC during a General Business meeting after a brief presentation by staff.
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Background and Discussion: The Traffic Operations Policies and Procedures Manual provides guidance to County staff for execution of their duties during their decision making process in order to have standard, consistent, appropriate, and warranted traffic engineering measures in place throughout the County. This document is made publicly accessible to provide information and transparency to County residents and patrons regarding staff actions.
The 2021 draft manual version includes changes and enhancements to the 2017 manual. Below are highlights the notable edits:
* Memorial signs for roadway fatalities
o BOCC giving Director authority annually to approve sign installation
o Changing sign posting time from two to six-years
o Adding requirements to sign wording and providing pre-approved signs for posting
o Revised the application to be in alignment with current and proposed program policies
* Special warning traffic signs
o This...
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