TRAFFIC CALMING PROCEDURES
The Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) is comprised of representatives from the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, Boone County Public Works Department, Boone County Planning & Zoning and members of the Boone County Fiscal Court, Judge-Executive’s Office. Combined, each group serves as a partnership with one another to consider the following actions and if changes to a location may be deemed necessary. Each group can recommend changes or changes may be considered after a complaint is made by someone living in the community.
STEP I – Review Conditions On-Site
Deputies and county staff will observe the area requested to see what's happening firsthand. We'll monitor traffic patterns, note driver behavior and review roadway conditions. We also check signs and pavement markings to ensure they're visible, properly placed and meet safety standards outlined by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
After gathering this initial data, the Traffic Safety Committee will meet to review and discuss initial findings. If the committee deems it necessary, additional research and evaluation will be conducted.
STEP II – Additional Research and Evaluation
After the initial review and discussion, further research may be needed. This could include a traffic study that looks at:
-How fast vehicles are traveling
-Traffic volume throughout the day
-Peak traffic times
-Roadway design, including curves, hills and sight distance
-Crash history in the area
We may also install radar feedback signs to show drivers their speed or increase patrols in the area to encourage safer driver.
STEP III – Recommend Improvements
If research demonstrates changes are needed, the Traffic Safety Committee may recommend adjustments, such as:
-New or updated traffic signs
-Changes to posted speed limits
-Pavement warnings or warning signage
-Targeted enforcement or education efforts
STEP IV – Long Term Solutions
For on-going issues that can't be addressed through signage or enforcement alone, the Committee may explore physical roadway changes. This can include design features that naturally slow traffic and improve safety over time, such as striping or rumble strips.
Traffic Complaint Form
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LIMITATION ON REINTRODUCTION OF REQUEST
Once a request has gone through the traffic process it is considered closed, regardless of outcome. The same request, or its counterpart, cannot be presented for reconsideration for a period of at least one year, unless the Traffic Safety Committee determines that specific conditions or events have changed from the point it was originally examined.