File #: REP 16-047    Version: 1 Name: Brady & Evergreen Highway Speed Limits
Type: Informational Report Status: Meeting Item
File created: 2/9/2016 In control: CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
On agenda: 2/16/2016 Final action:
Title: Brady Road and Evergreen Highway Speed Limits Details: In 2015, portions of Brady Road and the old Evergreen Highway were annexed into Camas. These portions of roadway previously fell under Clark County jurisdiction. Both roadways have posted speeds of 40 miles per hour. The Revised Code of Washington (RCW) Chapter 46.61.400 states that the basic rule for the maximum speed on city streets is 25 miles per hour. Per RCW 46.61.415, local speed limits may be altered based on engineering and traffic investigation. Engineering staff investigated speeds and recent collisions along these segments of the corridor. Staff finds that, based on a limited number of collisions and current travel speeds, the 40 mile per hour posted speeds are appropriate for both Brady Road and the old Evergreen Highway. Staff recommended that Council formally adopt the current posted speeds by resolution. Presenter: James Carothers, Engineering Manager
Attachments: 1. 2015 Brady Road & Evergreen Highway Annexation Map
Related files: ORD 15-016, RES 16-004
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Brady Road and Evergreen Highway Speed Limits

Details:  In 2015, portions of Brady Road and the old Evergreen Highway were annexed into Camas. These portions of roadway previously fell under Clark County jurisdiction. Both roadways have posted speeds of 40 miles per hour. The Revised Code of Washington (RCW) Chapter 46.61.400 states that the basic rule for the maximum speed on city streets is 25 miles per hour. Per RCW 46.61.415, local speed limits may be altered based on engineering and traffic investigation. Engineering staff investigated speeds and recent collisions along these segments of the corridor. Staff finds that, based on a limited number of collisions and current travel speeds, the 40 mile per hour posted speeds are appropriate for both Brady Road and the old Evergreen Highway. Staff recommended that Council formally adopt the current posted speeds by resolution.

Presenter:  James Carothers, Engineering Manager

Recommended Action

Recommended Action:  Staff recommends Council direct the City Attorney to draft a resolution to be placed on the March 7, 2016 Regular Meeting Agenda for Council's consideration.