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To request that a traffic study be conducted to determine the best traffic calming measures in the area bounded by Hull Street on the south, Cowardin Avenue on the west, Semmes Avenue on the north, and West Commerce Road on the east to determine how best to improve road conditions, traffic efficiency, and traffic safety within that area.
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WHEREAS, the area bounded by Hull Street on the south, Cowardin Avenue on the west, Semmes Avenue on the north, and West Commerce Road on the east is a heavily traveled area in the City, near which are located rapidly growing residential areas; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the citizens of the City of Richmond, and specifically of those who travel through and frequent the area bounded by Hull Street on the south, Cowardin Avenue on the west, Semmes Avenue on the north, and West Commerce Road on the east that the Chief Administrative Officer conduct the necessary studies and analyses to determine how best to improve road conditions, traffic efficiency, and traffic safety in the area bounded by Hull Street on the south, Cowardin Avenue on the west, Semmes Avenue on the north, and West Commerce Road on the east;
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND:
That the Chief Administrative Officer is hereby requested to cause the City Traffic Engineer and other appropriate employees of the Department of Public Works and other City departments to study and analyze the area bounded by Hull Street on the south, Cowardin Avenue on the west, Semmes Avenue on the north, and West Commerce Road on the east to determine how best to improve road conditions, traffic efficiency, and safety for vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic in that area.