Submitted by: Joseph Solomon
Submitting Department: Legislative
Agenda Section: Discussion
Item Title:
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FY23 Budget Initiative: West Hyattsville Metro Area Traffic Study
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Suggested Action:
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I move that the Interim Mayor and Council include $100,000.00 in the FY23 Hyattsville City Budget for the development of a West Hyattsville Metro Area Traffic Study. The traffic study will evaluate and propose solutions to address:
Riverfront Area/Ager Rd (in partnership with Prince George's County):
* Traffic calming or traffic light installation at the intersection of Little Branch Run, Ager Road and Lancer Drive
* Traffic calming or traffic light installation at the intersection of Nicholson Street and Ager Rd.
Kirkwood Area/Nicholson Street/Ager Rd:
* Traffic pattern for 2600-2700 blocks of Nicholson Street, Lancer Drive, and Kirkwood Place (for ingress and egress onto Ager Rd.)
* Removal of City installed barricades at Kirkwood entrances
* Removal of City installed fence between Kirkwood and Riverfront property
Hamilton Street/Jamestown Rd. (in partnership with Prince George's County):
* Hamilton/Jamestown Cyclist and Pedestrian Safety mechanisms
* On street Parking redesign for the segment of Hamilton street between Queens Chapel and Ager Rd.
* Improved road for alley behind Hamilton Street between Ager Rd and Queens Chapel Road
General Design:
* Inclusion street art/painted street designs to add vibrancy and define neighborhood overall look and feel
* Wayfinding and signage for various parks, police station, other resources located in the general vicinity
* Traffic pattern, safety, and parking for the West Hyattsville transit corridor
I further move that the Interim Mayor and Council authorize the City Administrator to collaborate with all necessary agencies of Prince George's County, The State of Maryland, and Maryland Park and Planning for the purpose of developing solutions where the City is not directly responsible for the maintenan...
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