Traffic Calming Program

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The City of Kissimmee manages traffic calming requests and traffic engineering studies through a structured, data-driven, and standards based process to ensure public safety, regulatory compliance, and responsible use of public resources. This process is administered by the City’s Public Works and Engineering functions and follows established federal, state, and local guidelines. 

Request Submittal and Intake Procedure 

All requests related to traffic calming measures, traffic safety concerns, and traffic engineering studies must be submitted through the Tyler 311 system. The Tyler 311 platform serves as the City’s official intake and tracking system and ensures that all requests are documented, prioritized, and evaluated consistently. 

Request Traffic Calming

Requests are processed in the order they are received unless conditions warrant designation as a high priority request. High-priority classification may be assigned based on factors including, but not limited to, crash history, severity of reported safety issues, proximity to schools or pedestrian generators, and potential risk to vulnerable roadway users. 

Preliminary Review and Case Screening

Upon receipt, each request undergoes an initial screening to determine the appropriate level of response. This review assesses the nature of the concern, roadway classification, jurisdictional responsibility, and existing traffic control conditions. 

Based on this preliminary evaluation, the request may be: 

• Referred to another City department or external agency if the roadway or issue falls outside the City’s jurisdiction 
• Addressed through a maintenance work order (e.g., pavement markings, signage replacement, signal maintenance) 
• Advanced for a formal traffic engineering study, which may be conducted in-house or assigned to a qualified traffic engineering consultant 

Traffic Engineering Evaluation and Study Methodology 

For requests requiring a formal evaluation, the City applies accepted traffic engineering principles and methodologies. The evaluation process may include, but is not limited to, the following elements: 

• Site evaluation and field observations 
• Review of roadway geometry, functional classification, and land use context 
• Collection and analysis of traffic data, including: 
• Traffic volume counts 
• Speed studies 
• Crash data analysis 
• Pedestrian and bicycle activity 
• Evaluation of existing traffic control devices and operational characteristics 

All analyses and recommendations are developed in accordance with applicable standards and requirements, including: 

• Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) 
• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance 
• Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) standards, criteria, and procedures 
• City of Kissimmee adopted policies, standards, and specifications 

Engineering judgment is applied to ensure that proposed solutions are appropriate for the roadway context, safety performance, operational efficiency, and community impact. 

Identification of Appropriate Mitigation Measures 

Based on the results of the evaluation, the City will identify the most suitable remediation or corrective action. Potential outcomes may include: 

• No action, if the evaluation indicates that existing conditions meet applicable standards 
• Operational or maintenance improvements 
• Installation or modification of traffic control devices 
• Implementation of traffic calming measures, where warranted 
• Further study or phased implementation, if necessary 

The City evaluates each option for effectiveness, feasibility, regulatory compliance, cost, and anticipated safety benefits. 

Approval, Funding, and Implementation 

Once a recommended solution is identified, the proposed action advances through the City’s internal review and approval process. This includes: 

• Review and approval by City management 
• Identification of an appropriate funding source 
• Scheduling and coordination of design, procurement, and construction activities, as applicable 

Implementation timelines may vary depending on funding availability, project complexity, and resource constraints. Installation of permanent traffic calming measures typically requires additional planning, design, and public coordination. 

Limitations and Additional Considerations 

• Submission of a request does not guarantee implementation of traffic calming measures or changes to traffic control. 
• All decisions are data-driven and subject to engineering judgment, regulatory requirements, and available funding. 
• All decisions are data-driven and subject to engineering judgment, regulatory requirements, and available funding. 
• Some locations may require extended evaluation periods or inclusion in future capital improvement programs. 

Request Status and Follow-Up 

Requesters may track the status of their submission through the Tyler 311 system. Additional information or clarification may be requested during the evaluation process to support a complete and accurate assessment.