HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-18-2016 PC, Anonymous (3)San Luis Obispo City Council Meeting, Oct 18; 2016
Teach Elementary School Zone Traffic Issues.
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ITEM NO.:_P_(j6)iC_
We are requesting the following actions be taken to address the unsafe traffic situations
for Teach Elementary School:
1. Immediately Install a set of flashing school zone speed signs on Slack Street, preferably
with radar, to alert drivers of their speed and provide visual reinforcement the area is a
speed restricted school zone. This idea is supported by the traffic department but they
need the go-ahead from city council.
2. Reduce the school zone speed limit to 20 MPH which will lower the chances of a fatality
from 20% to 5% as shown by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA)
3. Further restrict parking between Grand and Pacheco Way, to a mix of school permit
parking and loading/unloading zones with configuration input from the School.
4. Provide for a safe pedestrian crossing to the North side of Slack Street, including a
portable or permanent stop sign and road humps.
This is a problem that requires immediate attention. The Traffic Department has already
determined the area is unsafe, supports the flashing school zone lights and other remedies.
Now we need you to act. We are asking this City Council to be proactive in providing both
immediate and long term relief for this area; before a preventable tragedy occurs. I know
together we can quickly resolve the dangerous situation currently facing the staff, students and
parents of Teach Elementary and make the safety of our school children a priority.
I also would like to thank Jennifer Rice from the Transportation Department and Sergeant John
Villanti of the SLO PD for the support they have provided.
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SSD CITY CLERK
San Luis Obispo City Council Meeting, Oct 18, 2016
Teach Elementary School Zone Traffic Issues.
Statistics below supporting 20 MPH speed limits were compiled from an
NHTSA study. Similar numbers can be found in studies from the UK and
Australia.
Vehicle Speed
Chance of Fatality_
40
MPH
80%
30
MPH
40%
25
MPH
20%
� 20
MPH
5%
San Luis Obispo City Council Meeting, Oct 18, 2016
Teach Elementary School Zone Traffic Issues.
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