Submitted by: Allison Weikel
Submitting Department: Police Department
Agenda Section: Action
Item Title:
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Hyattsville Ordinance 2024-04: Stop Sign Monitoring Systems in School Zones
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Suggested Action:
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I move that the Mayor and Council introduce Hyattsville Ordinance 2024-04, an ordinance whereby the City Council amends the City Code, Chapter 114, Article II Traffic Regulations to add Section 114-10, Stop Sign Monitoring Systems in School Zones (INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING).
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Summary Background:
House Bill 364, passed during the 2024 legislative session, is intended to allow municipalities within Prince George's County to utilize automated stop sign monitoring systems within school zones beginning July 1, 2024. HB 364 requires the municipalities governing body to pass an ordinance to authorize the use of stop sign monitoring, prior to obtaining approval for any location within the municipality, from the Prince George's County Council.
The City Attorney drafted the ordinance. Once the ordinance is adopted by the Council, the City is required to submit a request to PG County DOT to conduct a traffic study. If the study results in data that supports a need, the city will submit an application for that location, with supporting data from PG County DOT to the county council for review. If approved by the county council, the City will be able to deploy automated enforcement to reduce stop sign violations.
Follow up Items:
* Stop sign fines are regulated by State Law and are set at $40
* While costs for a stop sign enforcement program will not be determined until a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) is completed, the costs are expected to be offset by program revenues.
* Costs associated with studies and implantation are to be determined.
* Preliminary data collected is currently being evaluated and will assist city staff with determining approximate costs triaging locations.
Next Steps:
The first reading for the ordinan...
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