RES NO. 2018-23 REDUCING SPEED LIMITS TO 20-MPH ROADWAYSRESOLUTION NO. 2018-23
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of Bainbridge Island,
Washington, reducing speed limits to 20 -mph and
authorizing sign modifications for certain roadways on
Bainbridge Island.
WHEREAS, the City Council and City staff receive numerous requests each year
to evaluate speed limits on Bainbridge Island roads; and
WHEREAS, the Multi -Modal Transportation Advisory Committee has proposed
that the City adopt 20 -mph speed limits for local access streets in Downtown Bainbridge
Island/Winslow with predominantly residential uses to enhance safety for non -motorized
transportation modes. Local access streets with predominantly commercial uses and
mixed commercial and residential uses would remain posted at 25 -mph; and
WHEREAS, the City has experimented with setting a 20 -mph speed limit on
Grow Avenue NW from Winslow Way W to Wyatt Way NW and the response has been
favorable from the community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered public comment and concurs with
the recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized to establish speed limits in
accordance with Chapter 308-330.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAINBRIDGE
ISLAND DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. In accordance with the Washington Model Traffic Ordinance, Chapter
308-330 WAC, adopted by reference via BIMC 10.04.010, and the Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), the City Council establishes a 20 -mph speed limit for
the public local access roadways shown in the map attached as Exhibit A and
incorporated herein by this reference.
PASSED by the City Council this l ltn day of September, 2018.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 1 Ith day of September, 2018.
ATTEST/ THENTICATE:
By•
Christine Brown, rk
By:
XKo Z
l Mayor
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FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: August 17, 2018
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: September 11, 2018
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-23
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