HomeMy WebLinkAbout25-063 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-063
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A ST. LUCIE COUNTY TRAFFIC CALMING
POLICY TO ADDRESS INCREASING TRAFFIC CONGESTION, SAFETY
CONCERNS, AND LIVABILITY ISSUES IN LOCAL NEIGHBORHOODS;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 336.02, Florida Statutes,the Board of County Commissioners
of St. Lucie County, Florida (the "Board") is invested with the general superintendence and control of
the County road systems; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 336.045, Florida Statutes, requiring uniform minimum
standards and criteria for the design, construction and maintenance of all public streets, the traffic
calming standards contained within the "FDOT Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design,
Construction and Maintenance for Streets and Highways (Commonly known as the Florida
Greenbook)" shall be incorporated and referenced within the Policy; and
WHEREAS, the Board is committed to promoting the safety for all road users, maintaining
neighborhood livability, addressing traffic issues, and implementing cost-effective and consistent
solutions while preserving emergency access; and
WHEREAS,the Board has determined that to attain this objective a standardized policy needs
to be adopted to outline procedures to request, evaluate, and implement traffic calming measures
on County managed roadways, ensuring a balanced approach to improving safety, reducing vehicle
speeds, and enhancing quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the adoption of the Traffic Calming Policy
referenced below is in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of St. Lucie
County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida,that:
A. The St. Lucie County Traffic Calming Policy attached hereto as "Exhibit A" is hereby
adopted and shall be implemented as the policy of St. Lucie County.
B. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
After a motion and second, the vote on this Resolution was as follows:
Commissioner Jamie Fowler, Chair Yea
Commissioner Larry Leet,Vice Chair Yea
Commissioner James Clasby Yea
Commissioner Erin Lowry Yea
Commissioner Cathy Townsend / Yea
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this /0 day of /�� 2025.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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