Recommendation
This referral was made by Public Works and endorsed by Ald. Boyle. Madison Street from Prairie Song west to he city limits was once a town roadway with rural standards and a 45 MPH speed l imit. Residents in the nearby newer subdivisions have requested the posted speed limit to be lowered to 35 MPH to encourage slower driving and safer conditions at intersections. Staff had conducted a spot speed study and determined that lowering the speed limit to 35 MPH is justified and appropriate for that area. Upon approval, the posted speed signs will be changed and the police department made aware of the new speed limit to aid in enforcing it. This item was placed on hold from previous meeting. Staff has confirmed that the developer will pay for new speed limit signing when Madison Street is rebuilt approximately 2+ years out. In the interim, staff recommends to switch out existing 45 MPH speed limit signs with existing 35 MPH speed limit signs that we have in inventory. This way the speed limit can be lowered now and new signing installed in the near future. Staff recommends approval of this item.