Explanation
Background: This resolution authorizes the Public Service Director to request the Ohio Department of Transportation to establish a safe operating speed on Port Road between Alum Creek Drive and London-Groveport Road. Engineering studies conducted in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 4511.21 support decreasing the current speed limit from 55 miles per hour to 45 miles per hour. The City of Columbus initiated the speed zone study at the request of the Rickenbacker Port Authority.
Fiscal Impact: None.
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To request the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to lower the speed limit on Port Road between Alum Creek Drive and London-Groveport Road to forty-five (45) mph from the posted speed of fifty-five (55) mph, and to repeal any and all previous speed limit ordinances and resolutions on Port Road between Alum Creek Drive and London-Groveport Road.
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WHEREAS, the current posted speed limit on Port Road between Alum Creek Drive and London-Groveport Road is 55 miles per hour; and
WHEREAS, the Rickenbacker Port Authority has requested that the posted speed limit be lowered; and
WHEREAS, engineering and traffic investigations indicate that a posted speed of 45 miles per hour is reasonable and safe under existing conditions; and
WHEREAS; Section 4511.21 of the Ohio Revised Code provides for the establishment of a reasonable and safe prima facie speed limit under such conditions by the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation upon request of a local authority; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus, Ohio, Public Service Department, Transportation Division, City Traffic Engineer, recommends that a reasonable and safe prima facie speed limit of 45 miles per hour be established for Port Road between Alum Creek Drive and London-Groveport Road; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That any and all previous speed limit ordinances and resolutions on Port Road between Alum Creek Drive and London-Groveport Road be and are hereby repealed.
SECTION 2. That, upon the basis of the aforesaid engineering and traffic investigations, it is hereby determined that the posted speed limit of 45 miles per hour for Port Road between Alum Creek Drive and London-Groveport Road is reasonable and safe under existing conditions.
SECTION 3. Be it further resolved that the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation is hereby requested to review the engineering and traffic investigation and to determine and declare a reasonable and safe prima facie speed limit of 45 miles per hour for Port Road between Alum Creek Drive and London-Groveport Road.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law