Explanation
Background: This resolution authorizes the Public Service Director to request the Ohio Department of Transportation to establish a safe operating speed on Wilson Road from Sullivant Avenue to approximately 850 feet south of West Broad Street (Columbus corporate limit). Engineering studies conducted in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 4511.21 support decreasing the current prima-facie speed limit from 50 miles per hour to 45 miles per hour. The Transportation Division performed the speed zone study as a result of Hilltop Senior Village residents' concerns regarding the speed of traffic on Wilson Road. They also requested a multi-way stop control at the village driveway connection to Wilson Road. This form of traffic control has been found to be unwarranted per the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Their request for street lighting along Wilson Road has been referred to the Division of Power and Water for further investigation.
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To request that the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation lower the prima-facie speed limit on Wilson Road from Sullivant Avenue to approximately 850 feet south of West Broad Street (Columbus corporate limit) to forty-five (45) miles per hour, and to repeal any and all speed limit ordinances and resolutions on said roadway.
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WHEREAS, the residents of Hilltop Senior Village have expressed concerns over the 1.) need for a multi-way stop-sign control at the Village driveway, 2.) need for street lighting along Wilson Road, and 3.) speed of traffic on Wilson Road and;
WHEREAS, the installation of a multi-way stop-sign control has been found to be unwarranted per the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices; and
WHEREAS, the recommendation to install street lighting along Wilson Road has been referred to the Public Utilities Department, Division of Power and Water for investigation; and
WHEREAS, the current prima-facie speed limit on Wilson Road from Sulli...
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