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4 ••) .-> BOOK .� Pty.'UE ; Public Works Director James W. Davis advised that Chris Mora would be reviewing this matter for the Board. County Traffic Engineer Christopher R Mora reviewed the memorandum in detail and used drawings to illustrate the area where people want the speed humps. He advised that under the Uniform Traffic Control Devices manual, the area does not warrant the use of any traffic calming measures. The Sheriffs Office has been doing enhanced enforcement in the area to lessen the speeds and has installed their mobile speed indicator device to make people aware of the speed they are traveling. The speed humps have not been used in Indian River County but they can be seen in private areas. He displayed photographs of an area in North Palm Beach County showing speed humps as viewed ahead of an automobile and from the side of the road. People generally slow down for the speed humps and then return to their previous velocity. He concluded by reviewing the summary of disadvantages and advantages as set out in the memorandum and reviewed staffs recommendation. Betty Nottage, the Crime Watch Coordinator for the area, resides at 1040 35' Avenue. She has met with Mr. Mora and in spite of the recommendation against, they still need something in their neighborhood to slow down the vehicles on 35' Street. People are using 35' Street as a shortcut from SR60 to 8' Street. She inquired about the possibility of a traffic circle, advising that the residents will pay to maintain it if the County puts it in. She told of a nice roundabout at 29 h Avenue and 15'h Street. Chairman Adams suggested that staff look at the possibilities and costs of a roundabout. She stated that something of this nature comes down to enforcement and a mobile sign is inadequate. She asked that enforcement be stepped up and that staff come back with a plan and costs for a circle. Mrs. Nottage suggested they might use her area as a "pilot program". January 11, 2000 56