SUBJECT
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Adopt Resolution Setting Truck Restrictions on Berquist Road (near Fort Meade). ($221.11 one-time expense)
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DESCRIPTION
Polk County Roads & Drainage recently received a citizen request to restrict commercial trucks on Berquist Road. In researching the request, staff discovered that some commercial truck drivers are utilizing Berquist Road to travel from US Highway 17 to Mt. Pisgah Rd and vice versa. Commercial trucks cannot easily navigate this roadway, which is residential in nature. The Roads & Drainage Division proposes to restrict thru commercial vehicles along Berquist Road to encourage truck traffic to use US Highway 17 and County Line Road, 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 Berquist Road 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 Berquist Road. 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