SUBJECT
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Adopt Resolution Setting Truck Restrictions on Graves Street and Tangerine Drive (near Haines City). ($221.11 one-time expense)
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DESCRIPTION
Polk County Roads & Drainage recently received a citizen request to restrict commercial trucks on Graves Street. In researching the request, staff discovered that some commercial truck drivers are utilizing Graves Street and Tangerine Drive to avoid turning onto Detour Road from County Road 546 (Kokomo Road) because the City of Haines City has posted Detour Road No Thru Trucks at that intersection. Commercial trucks cannot easily navigate these roadways, which are residential in nature. The Roads & Drainage Division proposes to restrict thru commercial vehicles along Graves Street and Tangerine Drive to encourage truck traffic to use State Road 17, 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 Graves Street and Tangerine Drive 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 Graves Street and Tangerine Drive. Estimated cost for installation of the signs is $221.11.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted in the FY 24/25 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