HomeMy WebLinkAbout21- Letter Recommending Changes - MDT S 19th Ave Speed Study
October 26, 2021
William Fogarty
MDT – Butte District Administrator
3751 Wynne
PO Box 3068
Butte, MT 59702
RE: Speed Limit Recommendation, South 19th Avenue – U1201 and S-345
Dear Mr. Fogarty:
Thank you for forwarding the referenced speed study to the City of Bozeman and
asking for comments or concurrence. The City of Bozeman generally agrees with the
results and recommendations of the study. However, the City of Bozeman requests
that MDT consider extending the proposed 40mph speed zone to the south side of
the intersection with Graf Street. There is significant recent and proposed
development along South 19th Avenue between Stucky Road and Graf Street,
including high density residential development that accesses South 19th Avenue at
Arnold Street. In addition to this recently constructed access at Arnold Street, the
through and right turn lane for southbound traffic at Graf St is heavily used for right
turns. We feel that the combination of some vehicles accelerating to a higher speed
limit and other vehicles slowing for right turns should be avoided by extending the
40 mph zone south of Graf Street.
Thank you for your consideration,
City of Bozeman, City Manager and Commission
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Jeff Mihelich, City Manager
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