Conduct PHearing_BullfrogRoad_SpeedIncrease

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question. The new community will access from internal city streets with three new connections to Bullfrog Road. A change in speed is not likely to have any significant impact on this development. Roadway characteristics (such as lane widths, shoulder condition, grade, alignment, median type, and sight distance): Throughout the road segment in question, the road consists of 11 foot lane widths, with 3 foot paved shoulders falling into gradual roadside ditches. There aren't grade concerns with the road, and there are two horizontal curves with design speeds of approximately 50 MPH. Site distances are generally good, and there are no medians on the road. Geographic context (such as urban district, rural town center, non -urbanized rural area, or suburban area) and multimodal trip generation: The road segment is located outside of the city limits and can be loosely classified as a non -urbanized rural area. Bullfrog Road connects with two state routes, I-90 and SR 903 creating minimal opportunity for multimodal traffic. Reported crash experience for at least a 12-month period: In the previous five years there has been one reported crash within this stretch of road. In the past 12 months there have been no reported accident. Review of past speed studies to identify any trends in operating speeds: Public Works has reviewed 4 traffic studies within this section of the road since the year 2016. Operating speeds are consistently between 45 MPH and 50 MPH indicating speeds have not significantly changed over the years. In addition to these six factors, new FHWA guidance also recommends outreach to the law enforcement and the public for comment but notes that the outreach is not intended to enable opinions to override the results of the engineering study. FISCAL IMPACTS: Posting new 50 MPH speed signs is expected to cost approximately $1000. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1: Initial Screening Criteria Exhibit 2: Speed Study Results