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MPH speed limit. Twenty-eight approaches in 1.49 miles translates to one approach <br />every 280 feet. The travel way encroachments from the four short span bridges is <br />noticeable at speed. The density of access locations translates to one access every four <br />seconds at 50 MPH. While 85t' percentile speeds affirm roadway design geometrics, the <br />access density and narrow roadway with minimal shoulders — coupled with increasing <br />urbanization proximate to the City of Ellensburg, create conditions arguably supporting <br />area resident requests for speed reduction. <br />FISCAL EMPACTS: <br />Re-signing the roadway is expected to cost PW approximately $2,000 in labor and <br />materials. <br />ATTACHMENTS: <br />Exhibit 1: Study area map <br />Exhibit 2: Speed study results <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />PUBLIC WORKS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT <br />