R-71-08

RESOLUTION
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOWIE, MARYLAND
ADOPTING A TRAFFIC CALMING PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the City of Bowie has an interest in providing for the safe flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic on City streets; and

WHEREAS, vehicular speeding on City streets is a concern of the City Council; and

WHEREAS, the Council is interested in implementing a traffic calming program to reduce speeds on City streets; and

WHEREAS, City staff has researched alternative traffic calming programs and has determined that a program currently implemented by Prince George’s County will address vehicular speeding in Bowie; and

WHEREAS, the City staff recommends that the current traffic calming program in use by Prince George’s County be adopted by the City of Bowie.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Bowie, Maryland that the Council authorizes the City Manager to adopt and implement a traffic calming program in substantial conformance with the current Prince George’s County Neighborhood Traffic Management Program.

INTRODUCED AND PASSED by the Council of the City of Bowie, Maryland at a Regular Meeting on October 20, 2008.

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G. Frederick Robinson, Mayor

Attest:

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Pamela A. Fleming, City Clerk

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