Title
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 410.11, SCHEDULE XI OF THE TRAFFIC CODE TO AMEND THE LIST OF STREETS DESIGNATED AS PARKING TIME LIMITED IN DESIGNATED PLACES AND SECTION 410.10 SCHEDULE X OF THE TRAFFIC CODE TO AMEND THE LIST OF STREETS DESIGNATED AS PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES IN DESIGNATED PLACES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: This Ordinance amends the Traffic Code to address a change in parking on both sides of the roadway on E. Barlow Road between Ogilby Drive and Terex Road and along the west side of the roadway on N. Hayden Parkway near two school entrances and the school board building.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
The City of Hudson received a resident request for the installation of NO PARKING signs along E. Barlow Road between Ogilby Drive and Terex Road. During events at Barlow Farm Park, on-street parking along this section of roadway decreases site lines and increases the chance of accidents. The installation of these signs would eliminate on-street parking in this area to help maintain site lines and reduce the chance of accidents.
In October 2022 the City finished a traffic safety study of N. Hayden Parkway. The study, by TMS Engineers, included recommendations to improve both vehicle and pedestrian safety along N. Hayden Parkway between Hudson Aurora Street and E. Streetsboro Street. The study recommended installing NO PARKING signs at the school entrances, on the west side of N Hayden to ensure that adequate site distances are maintained during school hours when traffic is most congested. The signs would be placed at a distance approximately 100-feet from each driveway (See attached Exhibit).
Staff sent letters requesting input to those residents directly impacted by the installation of NO PARKING signs at each location. Those residents that responded were in favor of the sign installation.
The Staff reviewed this request with the Hudson Traffic Safety Committee at the July 5, 2023, meeting. Upon review of the traffic study and public input, the Traffic Safety Committee recommends: (1) the installation of NO PARKING signs along E. Barlow Road between Ogilby Drive and Terex Road and (2) the installation of NO PARKING from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., School Days, signs at distances approximately 100 feet from the entrances to McDowell Early Learning School, Eastwoods Intermediate School and the School Board Building, along the west side of N. Hayden Parkway.
Timing Considerations
This Ordinance will be effective upon passage by Council.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends passage of this Ordinance to amend the Traffic Code to address a change in parking on E. Barlow Road and N. Hayden Parkway. Staff also recommends this Ordinance be passed as an emergency measure, so that it will be effective immediately upon passage.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Bradley S. Kosco, PE, PS, City Engineer