Speed Feedback Signs

Traffic Engineering DivisionBoard of County Commissioners

February 11, 2014

Speed Feedback Signs

•Background• Location ConsiderationsLocation Considerations• CostCost• Proposed LocationsProposed Locations• SummarySummary

Speed Feedback Signs

•Background• Location ConsiderationsLocation Considerations• CostCost• Proposed LocationsProposed Locations• SummarySummary

Background• Facts

– County has Constructed Millions of Dollars in Infrastructure Safety Projects•Sidewalks•Pedestrian Refuge Areas•Bicycle Lanes and Trails

– Pedestrian Safety is still a Big Concern

• Facts– Large Student Population with Many

Walkers– Hundreds of Transit Riders walking

to Bus Stops – Future Rail Passengers with the

need to Safely access SunRail stops– Unfamiliar Tourists using our Roads– Speeding on Local and Arterial

Roads– Improving Pedestrian Safety is

Needed

Background

Background• Facts

– Speed Feedback Signs is one Solution to Enhance Safety

– Orange County Pioneer in Testing New Technology - 2005

– Limited Purpose (Schools Zones Only)

– County Ready to Expand Usage

• Purpose of Speed Feedback Sign– Alert Drivers to their Travel

Speed – Make Drivers Aware of the Posted

Speed Limit– Induce the Driver to “Slow Down”– Increase overall Roadway Speed

Compliance

Background

Speed Feedback Signs

• BackgroundBackground• Location ConsiderationsLocation Considerations• CostCost• Proposed LocationsProposed Locations• SummarySummary

1. School Crossings 2. High Pedestrian Activity

-Parks and Playgrounds3. In Neighborhoods4. Collector and Arterial Roads5. In Advance of Curves6. In Speed Transition Zones

Location Considerations

Location Considerations

Speed Complianc

e

85th Percentile speed exceeds the posted speed by 5 miles per hour

Average Daily

Traffic

Residential Street Volume exceeds 3,000 vehicles per day

Accidents

Traffic Study determines speed feedback sign has potential to reduce vehicle and pedestrian crashes

Pedestrian

Presence

High Pedestrian Activities location, bus stop, mall

Location Considerations

Road Condition

Within 1/4 mile of school or park

To supplement an advisory or conditional posted speed limit (20 mph when flashing)When posted speed limit transitions from high to low speed limit

Approach to sharp curves

On approach to a Traffic Signal or School Crossing where the posted speed limit is 40 mph or greater.

Speed Feedback Signs

• BackgroundBackground• Location ConsiderationsLocation Considerations• CostCost• Proposed LocationsProposed Locations• SummarySummary

• Installation - $10,000 to $20,000 per sign −2 lane roads require 2 small signs−Multilane roads require 4 Large signs or

overhead mounting

• Annual Maintenance - $500.00 per sign

Cost

Speed Feedback Signs

• BackgroundBackground• Location ConsiderationsLocation Considerations• CostCost• Proposed LocationsProposed Locations• SummarySummary

• Mid-Block School Zones1. Town Center Bv @ Hunter’s Creek Bv2. Rock Springs Rd @ Rock Springs Elem3.Econlockhatchee Tr @ Deerwood Elem4.Wetherbee Rd @ Wetherbee Elem5. Forsyth Rd @ Dominion Rd (Cheney Elem)6.Balboa Dr @ Ferndell Dr (Pine Hills Elem)

Proposed Locations

• Signalized Intersections

1. CR-535 @ Overstreet Rd 2. Wekiva Springs Rd @ Clay

Springs ES3. Conway Rd @ Lake Margaret Dr 4. Avalon Park Bv @ S Crown Hill Bv5. Colonial Dr @ East River Falcon’s

Way6. Silver Star Rd @ Evans HS

Proposed Locations

• Residential and Local Roads

1. Torey Pines east of Apopka Vineland Rd 2. Powers Dr between North Ln & Clarcona

Ocoee Rd3. Summerlin Av between Pershing Ave &

Gatlin Av4. Tanja King Between Stoneybrook Pky &

Avalon Park Bv5. Boca Woods Dr – Between Lake Price &

King Edward6. Harcourt Ave – Between Oakridge Rd &

Royal Elm Dr

Proposed Locations

• In Advance of Curves

1. Tilden Rd east of Tiny Rd2. Keene Rd @ Sheeler Rd3. Michigan St @ Crystal Lk Dr 4. Waterford Chase Py west of

Belhaven Dr5. Lake Pickett east of S Tanner Rd6. Pine Hills Rd north of Balboa Dr

Proposed Locations

Speed Feedback Signs

• BackgroundBackground• Location ConsiderationsLocation Considerations• CostCost• Proposed LocationsProposed Locations• SummarySummary

• Implement Speed Feedback Sign Program

• Install Signs at:– School Zones– Signalized Intersections – Residential and Local Roads– In Advance of Curves

Summary

Summary

• Competitive Bid Contract for Installation and Maintenance

• Start Program with Existing Budget

Speed Feedback Signs

Traffic Engineering DivisionBoard of County Commissioners

February 11, 2014