43rd Street Traffic Calming
Based on a resident petition, traffic calming strategies are being considered for the 6000 block of 43rd Street between Oliver and Oglethorpe Streets.
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Traffic Calming Petition
Residents in the 6000 block of 43rd Street submitted a petition in February 2024 to evaluate the block for installation of traffic calming devices.
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The petition was received by City Clerk’s Office on February 5, 2024. The Clerk’s Office validated the petition met the 60% signature requirement per City Code Section 114-8 (B). The petition was submitted to the Department of Public Works for evaluation.
Public Hearing
City Council scheduled a Public Hearing for October 7, 2024 to hear public testimony regarding this petition. A notification of the hearing was mailed to residents of the 6000 block of 43rd Street as well as residents of 31st Ave and Nicholson Street on September 20, 2024.
During the Hearing City staff presented an overview of the conditions in the petitioned area. Read the meeting minutes.
At the October 21, 2024, Council Meeting Council authorized a time extension for the decision on traffic calming devices for the 6000 block of 43rd Street. The extension was requested to allow staff to develop additional recommendations, as the initial resident request to install a speed hump was not recommended by City staff. The extension was granted until the December 2, 2024, Council Meeting. Read the meeting minutes.
At the December 2, 2024, Council Meeting Staff presented a motion to install a yield street on the 6000 block of 43rd Street. This motion was tabled by City Council in order to provide additional time for staff to conduct outreach. Read the meeting minutes.