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Department of Transportation recommending the Board adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 110-2025 establishing a weight restriction on Carson Crossing Drive.
(District 2)
FUNDING: Road Fund. (100%)
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Department of Transportation, Maintenance and Operations Division (Transportation) reviewed Carson Crossing Drive, which was initially brought to the Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC) in November 2024 for multiple reasons, one of which was to evaluate commercial vehicle use. Residents within the Heritage Community expressed concerns about increased pedestrian use of adjacent facilities to the age-restricted community. Transportation then placed changeable message signs to deter commercial vehicle use. The interim solution proved to be effective; therefore, Transportation staff reevaluated the weight restriction at the April 30, 2025, TAC meeting. After discussion, it was determined to amend Resolution No. 141A-89 to add Carson Crossing Drive, establishing a weight restriction between White Rock Road and Golden Foothill Parkway.
The following is the final recommendation that was approved by the West Slope Traffic Advisory Committee:
Resolution No. 141A-89
ADD:
“(c) Carson Crossing Drive (No. 2791) weight limit of 20,000 pounds (10 tons) from White Rock Road (No. 34) to Golden Foothill Parkway (No. 1124).”
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could choose not to agree with the West Slope Traffic Advisory Committee's decision to implement a weight restriction on Carson Crossing Drive, however large commercial vehicles would likely continue to use the road.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
N/A
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
Traffic Advisory Committee and County Counsel
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The installation of two (2) weight limit signs on Carson Crossing Drive is estimated at $350. Funding to complete the work is included in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 recommended budget.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
1) The Clerk will obtain the Chair's signature on one (1) original of the Resolution.
2) The Clerk will forward one (1) copy of the Resolution to Transportation, Maintenance and Operations Division, attention Ashley Johnson.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
N/A
CONTACT
Rafael Martinez, Director
Department of Transportation