HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-06-17 Correspondence - C. Woolard to M. Yates and P. Dabney - Kagy Boulevard Traffic ^ MA MT
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July 5, 2017
Mark Yates
President,Westridge Meadows Condominium Assoc.
2316 Fairway Dr.
Bozeman, MT 59715
Page Dabney
President, Meadows South Condominium Assoc.
2505 Fairway Dr.
Bozeman, MT 59715
Dear Mr.Yates and Mr. Dabney:
Thank you for your letter expressing your concerns about Kagy Boulevard. I realize
traffic has and will continue to increase on this important roadway. Kagy has been
designed to serve as an urban arterial, and as such its primary function in our
transportation system is to serve as a key east-west corridor for traffic.
We have reviewed the crash data at the intersection you reference in your letter.
Our records indicate that there was only one crash at this location (in 2011), thus,
the current 35 mph speed limit (which was established by a speed study done by the
Montana Department of Transportation at the city's request) is the correct posted
speed. I have copied the Bozeman Police Chief on this correspondence and
requested that a speed sign and additional enforcement be considered along Kagy
Blvd.
Reducing the speed limit or installing traffic calming measures as you suggest will
not only compromise the performance of Kagy Blvd., but also the rest of our
transportation system in that area. Based on the data we have, I cannot support
making changes to this roadway. The vegetation you mention is primarily on private
property. I would ask your assistance as Condominium Associations to encourage
those property owners to trim their vegetation. Unless the vegetation is encroaching
into the public right-of-way, we cannot require its removal.
Please be aware that we anticipate reconstructing Kagy Blvd.with a roundabout at
Willson Avenue at sometime within the next decade. The exact timing will depend
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on funding and other priorities set by the City Commission. I believe this project will
improve traffic flow and safety of the overall corridor.
Sincerely,
Craig oolard, Ph.D., P.E.
Director of Public Works
Cc: Steve Crawford, Police Chief
Rick Hixson, City Engineer
Chuck Winn,Assistant City Manager
City Commission
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