15. MDOT Response on Traffic StudyAgenda -January 27, 1997
AGENDA ITEM 15 - MDOT RESPONSE ON TRAFFIC STUDY -REQUEST FOR MEETING
BACKGROUND/CONSIDERATION: I have enclosed a January 8, 1997 letter
from MDOT in reference to U.S. Highway 93 North of Kalispell. As
indicated, this policy requires a meeting with the Council and law
enforcement representatives to review their procedures. You may or
may not desire to do this and you have the right to waive the
meeting. However, I will need to give them written notification to
waive the meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: The information may be helpful if you are not
familiar with traffic study processes. The meeting may also be
beneficial in terms of giving MDOT your specific input prior to
their study. I would recommend we spend the time for this meeting,.
especially since we are requesting the investigation.
ACTION REQUIRED: Consensus for direction to the manager is needed.
This item will not be on the Council Meeting Agenda.
Montana Department 2701 Prospect Avenue
-- = -= of Transportation PO Sox 201001
-- Helena /MT 59620-1001
January 8, 1997
City of Kalispell
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903-1997
Subject: Traffic Investigation
US-93 North of Kalispell
Marc Racicot, Governor
The Missoula District Office has forwarded your traffic
investigation request to our office. We will gladly add
this to our docket.
Before a study can be done, an informational meeting must be
held. The purpose of this meeting is to explain our speed
zoning methodology when establishing a realistic speed zone.
It is our policy to meet with the local governing agency
prior to performing an investigation. This typically
includes the City Council and all concerned law enforcement
officers. The meeting usually lasts between forty-five
minutes to one hour, depending on the number of questions.
We realize that some Council members may have attended
similar meetings in the past, and you have the right to
waive another meeting. However, we do suggest that if there
has been a significant change in Council members another
meeting would be beneficial. Members of the local law
enforcement agencies involved should also be invited to the
meeting.
If you do not wish to hold another meeting, we will need
your written notification before we are able to proceed with
a traffic investigation. If your office would like to
schedule a meeting, please contact Doug Bailey at 444-6220.
Donald P. Dusek, P.E.
Traffic Engineer
DPD:AEE:TRF;kal
cc: Carl S. Peil, P.E., Preconstruction Engineer
Doug Morgan, P. E., Preconstruction Design Engineer
James T. Weaver, P. E., District Administrator -Missoula
Doug Bailey, Traffic Section
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