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Home My WebLink AboutResolution No 20-2021 - Ride Share Zone Designation and Posting PolicyPage 1 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. 20-2021 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADOPTING A POLICY FOR RIDE SHARE ZONE DESIGNATION AND POSTING WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works ("BPW") is a contracting body of the City of South Bend (the "City") and exists and operates under the provisions of I.C. 36-4-9-5, as amended from time to time (the "Act"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to I.C. 36-4-4-2(a); 36-4-5-3(7); 36-1-3-2; and 36-1-3-3, the BPW has the power and duty to assist the Executive in the efficient and effective operation of government of the City; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the City of South Bend Municipal Code, Section 20-3 (“Code”), the BPW has the authority to designate certain streets, alleys, and municipal parking facilities or parts thereof, where parking is restricted to temporary stopping and standing for loading and unloading purposes only; and WHEREAS, the BPW has received requests from ride share providers for the installation of ride share zone signs at high volume pick up and drop off locations within the City; and WHEREAS, the BPW has determined it to be in the best interest and safety of the City’s citizens and drivers to avoid sight-line issues and provide consistency in signs located in the public right-of-way; and WHEREAS, signs located within the City’s rights-of-way are to adhere to sound traffic engineering principles, in compliance with the Indiana Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and be limited in their locations; and WHEREAS, ride share zone signs are intended to improve the safety and mobility of high congestion areas due to ride share pick up and drop off; and WHEREAS, BPW shall empower the City’s team of engineers, street, and public safety professionals to establish the process for designing, locating, and installing ride share zone signs. Exhibit A presents the procedures for ride share zone designation and posting. Page 2 of 2 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS THAT: The Board of Public Works for the City of South Bend, under the power vested by the City of South Bend Municipal Code Section 20-3, shall designate and mark ride share zones, direct the City’s team of engineers, street, and public safety officials to determine the designation process, the sign designs, and installation locations. ADOPTED this 11th. day of May, 2021. Page 1 of 2 EXHIBIT A PROCEDURES FOR DESIGNATION AND POSTING OF RIDE SHARE ZONES In order to objectively and completely consider requests for ride share zones, the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend sets forth the following procedures: 1. A request, in writing, is to be submitted to the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works, by the ride share provider or the entities on the block where the ride share zone is being requested. The request shall include: •Name of entity(s) requesting ride share zone(s) •Name of contact person •Contact information (address, phone, e-mail) •Requested location(s) for ride share zone(s) (final determination to be made by the Engineering Division) •Requested time(s) for ride share zones(s) to be in effect (final determination to be made by the Engineering Division) •Any other details deemed pertinent to the ride share zone(s) request 2.The Engineering Division shall evaluate the designation and determine the ride share zone extent(s) and location(s). The Engineering Division will also evaluate the time constraints the ride share zone will be in effect based on high volume pick-up/drop-off times. 3.The locations of ride share zone(s) shall be based on location of existing on-street parking, road geometry and sight distance, and proximity to the high volume pick up and drop off locations. Ride share zone(s) shall be located on the same side of the street as the location driving the high volume of ride share requests. 4.The Engineering Division may implement a pilot ride share zone(s) for up to 90 days in order to monitor for potential future permanent installation. This pilot shall consist of the following steps: a)Notify ride share providers of location(s) of pilot ride share zones for app programing b)Notify entity(s) on the block where the ride share zone is being piloted c)Notify any affected public agencies (such as Fire Department, Police Department, Public Transit, School Transportation Department, etc.) d)Install temporary ride share zone signs. e)Monitor temporary ride share zone(s): Observe performance and ride share provider data for a period of at least 3 months (90 days). At the end of the 90 day period, prepare a technical memo for Board of Public Works review with a detailed engineering analysis and recommendation for revision, removal, or permanent implementation. 5.The ride share zone signs, both temporary and permanent, shall be in compliance with the current edition of the Indiana Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. 6. Upon a request by the Engineering Division, the Bureau of Traffic & Lighting, Streets Division shall plan to make and install temporary or permanent ride share zone signs. Page 2 of 2 7. Maintenance of ride share zone signs: •The Engineering Division working with the Bureau of Traffic & Lighting, will evaluate the condition of existing ride share zone signs to determine eligibility for replacement. •The Bureau of Traffic & Lighting shall fabricate and perform all required installation, maintenance, removal and replacement of ride share zone signs that are located within the right-of-way. 8. Removal. •Upon a request by the Engineering Division, the Bureau of Traffic & Lighting shall remove a ride share zone sign if the location no longer meets the requirements for ride share zone designation. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA ITEM REVIEW REQUEST FORM Date 5/5/2021 Name Leslie Biek, PE Department PW BPW Date 5/11/2021 Phone Extension 9323 Review and Approval Required Prior to Submittal to Board Diversity Compliance and Inclusion Officer Officer Name Larry King BPW Attorney Attorney Name Clara McDaniels Dept. Attorney Attorney Name Clara McDaniels Purchasing Check the Appropriate Item Type – Required for All Submissions Professional Services Agreement Contract Proposal Open Market Contract Amendment/Addendum Special Purchase, QPA Bid Opening Bid Award Req. to Advertise Title Sheet Quote Opening Quote Award Reject Bids/Quotes Proposal Opening C/O & PCA No. PCA Chg. Order, No. Traffic Control Resolution Other: Ease./Encroach Required Information Company or Vendor Name New Vendor Yes If Yes, Approved by Purchasing No MBE/WBE Contractor MBE WBE Completed E-Verify Form Attached Yes No Project Name Project Number Funding Source Account No. Amount Terms of Contract Purpose/Description Policy to establish Ride Share Zone For Change Orders Only Amount of Increase Decrease $ ($ ) Previous Amount $ Current Percent of Change: Increase Decrease % ( %) New Amount $ Total Percent of Change: Increase Decrease % ( %) Time Extension Amount: New Completion Date: