Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 2/17/2021
Item Status: New
From: Joey Nunnally, P.E., County Engineer
Submitted by: Lisa Sangster, Administrative Support Specialist IV
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ITEM TITLE
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Speed Limit on Twin Beech Road (County Road 44) between County Road 13 and State Road 181
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve the request from the City of Fairhope to lower the speed limit on Twin Beech Road (County Road 44) between County Road 13 and State Road 181 from 45 MPH to 35 MPH.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
Background: The City of Fairhope’s Traffic Control and Safety Committee has recommended that the City lower the speed limit on Twin Beech Road (CR 44) between U.S. Highway 98 and County Road 13 from 45 MPH to 35 MPH. This action was prompted by the introduction of sidewalks, new commercial developments, increases in traffic volume, etc., on this portion of road.
They are requesting the County lower the speed limit of the portion of Twin Beach Road (CR 44) between County Road 13 and State Road 181 so the entire corridor from U.S. Highway 98 to State Road 181 will be 35 MPH.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration Staff; Highway Traffic Control
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Administration Staff prepare letters of notification to Richard Johnson, Frank Lundy, Tyler Mitchell, Pete Peterson, Troy Smith, Fairhope Police Department, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office.
Richard Johnson
Public Works Director
City of Fairhope
P.O. Drawer 429
Fairhope, Alabama 36533
Fairhope Police Department
Chief Stephanie Hollinghead
161 North Section Street
Fairhope, Alabama 36532
Sgt John Bogle
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
3402 Demotropolis Road
Mobile, Alabama 36693
Sheriff Hoss Mack
Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office
310 Hand Avenue
Bay Minette, Alabama 36507
Additional instructions/notes: N/A