HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2001-012 increasing the speed limit on silverbell roadMARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2001-12
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA
TO INCREASE THE SPEED LIMIT FROM THE EXISTiNG 35 MPH TO 50 MPH ON
SILVERBELL ROAD BETWEEN THE WESTEP,-N TOWN LIMIT AND SANDERS ROAD.
WHEREAS, pursuant to A.R.S. §28-703, the Town may increase maximum speed limits on
roadways; 'and
WHEREAS, the existing speed limit along a two-mile stretch of Silverbell Road is 35 mph;
and
WHEREAS, the Engineering Department has conducted a traffic and engineering study
which supports an increase in the maximum speed limit on Silverbell Road between the western
Town limit and Smiders Road.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of
Marzma, .~izona, to increase the speed limit along Silverbell Road between the western Tovm limit
and Sanders Road to 50 mph, except that the maximum speed limit approaching the intersection of
Sm, ders Road shall be 40 mph.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona, this
20th day of Februa]y, 2001.
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Daniel J. Hochu!i
As Town Attorney and not personally
Mayc~BO~BB~ SUTTON, JR.