HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2007-153RESOLUTION NO. 2007-153
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A.
REDUCTION OF THE SPEED LIMIT ON LOWER SACRAMENTO ROAD
FROM SOUTH CITY LIMITS TO 1,300 FEET SOUTH OF KETTLEMAN
LANE FROM 55 MILES PER HOUR TO 50 MILES PER HOUR AND
THEREBY AMENDING TRAFFIC RESOLUTION NO. 97-148
WHEREAS, per §40802(b) of the California Vehicle Code, in order to radar enforce vehicle
speeds on this portion of Lower Sacramento Road, a valid Engineering and Traffic Survey must
exist; and
WHEREAS, Engineering and Traffic Surveys were performed based upon the State of
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the surveys include a map showing the physical characteristics of the roadway,.
such as roadway width, number of through lanes, and traffic controls. Traffic volumes, prevailing
speeds, and accidents are analyzed and the results are provided in a written narrative for each
street; and
WHEREAS, three factors are considered when determining speed limits. They are as
follows: 1) Prevailing Speeds (851h Percentile Speeds); 2) Accidents; and 3) Unexpected Conditions;
and
WHEREAS, the portion of Lower Sacramento Road from the south City limits to 1,300 feet
south of Kettleman Lane was recently added to the City with the Southwest Gateway Annexation
and currently has a prima facia speed limit of 55 miles per hour; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department recently performed an Engineering and Traffic
Survey on Lower Sacramento Road from the south City limits to 1,300 feet south of Kettleman Lane
and recommends approval of the speed limit of 50 miles per hour.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council hereby approves a
reduction of the speed limit on Lower Sacramento Road from the south City limits to 1,300 feet south
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Lodi Traffic Resolution No. 97-148, Section 7,
"Speed Limits," is hereby amended by designating the 50 mile per hour speed limit on
Lower Sacramento Road from the south City limits to 1,300 feet south of Kettleman Lane.
Dated: August 1, 2007
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2007-153 was passed and adopted by the City Council of
the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held August 1, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Hitchcock, Katzakian, Mounce, and
Mayor Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS -- None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
RANDI JOHL
City Clerk
2007-153