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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS <br /> SPEED LIMIT PETITION: ENGINEERING AND RECOMMENDATION FORM <br /> LOCATION Bullfrog Rd MP 0.00 to MP 0.72 SCORE 37 <br /> Evaluation <br /> Item Points Comments Points <br /> Road Geometry There are no vertical curves on this section of road. There <br /> (Horizontal and 1-10 are two horizontal curves. Horizontal curves have design 8 <br /> Vertical) speeds of 50 mph and 52 mph respectively. <br /> Per 2022 and 2024 traffic studies the 85th percentile <br /> Existing Speed Data 1-10 average speed is 46.10 and 50.3 respectively. Federal 8 <br /> guidelines suggest setting the speed limit within 5 mph of <br /> the 85th percentile speed. <br /> Residential and recreational development along Bullfrog <br /> Change in Land Use Road continues to grow. ADT has grown from 3507 <br /> within the Immediate 1-10 vehicles in 2018 to 3687 vehicles in 2022. Despite this 5 <br /> Vicinity growth, very few additional access points have been <br /> introduced or proposed. No ohanes in the area of interest. <br /> 1 traffic accident in the last 5 years within the study <br /> Public Works Safety section. Speed was reduced by Ordinance No. 93-14 due <br /> Concern 1-10 to bridge deck deterioration. 35 mph was to be in place 8 <br /> until repairs had been made. Bridge deck repairs were <br /> completed and are not a factor. <br /> The Sheriff s office notes that there are a noticeable <br /> Sheriffs Office 1-10 number of people maintaining speeds of 50+MPH and 7 <br /> Safety Concern that the 35 MPH zone is regularly ignored. They are <br /> initially in moderate support of the adjustment. <br /> Community Support 1-10 County Staff recommended. There has been no I <br /> community support received. <br /> i <br /> 411 N. Ruby St,Suite#1 TEL (509)962-7523 <br /> Ellensburg,WA 98926 FAX (509)962-7663 <br />