SUBJECT
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Adopt a Resolution Setting Truck Restrictions on Magnolia Street West (near Lakeland). ($171.01 one-time expense)
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DESCRIPTION
Polk County Roads & Drainage received a request from an area resident to post No Thru Trucks signs on Magnolia Street West. In researching the request, staff discovered that some commercial truck drivers, upon leaving a tire repair facility on the corner of Wabash Avenue and Magnolia Street West, are utilizing Magnolia Street West to make their way back to Wabash Avenue or to State Road 546 (Memorial Boulevard). Commercial trucks cannot easily navigate this area, which is narrow and mostly residential in nature.
The Roads & Drainage Division proposes to restrict thru commercial vehicles along Magnolia Street West, to encourage truck traffic to use Wabash Avenue, rather than travel through a residential area.
FS 316.008 allows local governments to prohibit or regulate the use of certain roadways by any class or kind of traffic found to be incompatible with the normal and safe movement of traffic. Based on staff research, it was determined that postings of “No Thru Trucks” for Magnolia Street West will benefit the residents in the area, as well as the traveling public, by restricting commercial traffic.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board adopt the associated Resolution to establish truck restrictions for Magnolia Street West. Estimated cost for installation of the signs is $171.01.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted in the FY 23/24 Transportation Millage Fund.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Amy J. Gregory, P.E.
Traffic Manager
(863) 535-2200
Jay M. Jarvis, P.E.
Roads & Drainage Division Director
(863) 535-2200