Explanation
1. Background
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to request that the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) establish a reasonable and safe speed limit within the Columbus corporation limits on SR 315 at the Interstate 270 interchange area.
ODOT has withdrawn the previous speed limit revision of 40 miles per hour in the vicinity of the SR 315 at Interstate 270 interchange area in order to provide a safe transition of speeds between the freeway and two-lane arterial sections of SR 315. This speed transition area will allow drivers to reduce speed from 65 miles per hour on the freeway to 40 miles per hour on the two-lane section of SR 315. Part of this safe speed transition area lies within City limits. Therefore, it is now essential for the City of Columbus to enact legislation.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City as a consequence of the passage of this legislation.
3. Emergency Designation
Emergency action is requested in the interest of public safety so as to allow consistent speed limit signage to be installed within the SR 315 at Interstate 270 interchange area as reasonably practicable to ensure and enhance the safety of the traveling public.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to request that the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation establish a reasonable and safe prima facie speed on SR 315 within the Columbus corporation limits north of Interstate 270; to repeal any and all speed limit ordinances and resolutions on said roadway; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the current prima facie speed limit on SR 315 within the Columbus corporation limit north of Interstate 270 is 40 miles per hour; and
WHEREAS, an engineering study conducted along SR 315 in conjunction with ODOT District 6, in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 4511.21, determined that a speed limit of 55 miles per hour would be appropriate for safe transition of speed...
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