City of Gainesville - File #: 121072.

• File #: 121072.
• Version: 2
• Name: Speeding on University Avenue Between 13th Street and Football Stadium (B)
• Type: Discussion Item
• Status: Pending In Committee
• File created: 4/29/2013
• In control: Public Safety Committee
• On agenda: 10/23/2013
• Title: Speeding on University Avenue Between 13th Street and Football Stadium (B) This item is to update the Public Safety Committee on the status of the referral regarding speeding on West University Avenue near campus, NW 13th Street in front of GHS and 800-1600 North Main Street.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/23/2013	2	Public Safety Committee	Discussed
4/4/2013	1	City Commission	Referred	Pass

Title

Speeding on University Avenue Between 13th Street and Football Stadium (B)

This item is to update the Public Safety Committee on the status of the referral regarding speeding on West University Avenue near campus, NW 13^th Street in front of GHS and 800-1600 North Main Street.

Explanation

The City of Gainesville was asked to address speeding issues where a high concentration of pedestrians are present. The speed limit is posted at 30 MPH on WUA in front of campus and the segment of Main Street. The speed limit is posted 35 MPH on 13^th Street at GHS.  The Gainesville Police Department conducts traffic enforcement throughout the year in various locations. WUA is patrolled heavily with the high volume of cars and vehicle crashes.

1300-2200 WUA unlawful speed citations for 2012 were 189. To date this year, 132 unlawful speed citations have been issued.

800-1600 North Main Street unlawful speed citations for 2012 were 2. To date this year, 5 unlawful speed citations have been issued.

1600-2100 NW 13^th Street unlawful speed citations for 2012 were 39. To date this year, 23 unlawful speed citations have been issued.

Fiscal Note

None at this time.

Recommendation

The Public Safety Committee:  1) receive an update from staff; and, 2) take action as appropriate.