The Council of the County of Kaua'i finds that the installation of traffic calming measures on County streets will increase traffic safety in those areas. This article authorizes the County Engineer to utilize traffic calming measures and to place these measures on County streets.
(Ord. No. 720, March 24, 1998; Ord. No. 1095, August 5, 2021)
The County Engineer may:
(a) 
Receive written requests from the public pursuant to this Article for the placement or removal of traffic calming measures on County streets.
(b) 
Prepare or have prepared for the Department, an engineering study documenting safety concerns, traffic concerns, and alternative traffic calming measures.
(c) 
Request a resolution from the County Council to install or remove traffic calming measures.
(d) 
Install or remove traffic calming measures on County streets in accordance with this Chapter and any rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Public Works, pursuant to Council resolution.
(Ord. No. 720, March 24, 1998; Ord. No. 1095, August 5, 2021)
A written request for installation or removal of one or more traffic calming measures shall be submitted to the County Engineer setting forth the following conditions:
(a) 
Name of the affected County street(s).
(b) 
Description of the observed safety issue, including drawings or pictures to help explain the problem or desired solution.
(c) 
A $50.00 processing fee made out to the Director of Finance. The processing fee will be deposited into the General Fund.
(Ord. No. 720, March 24, 1998; Ord. No. 1095, August 5, 2021)
(a) 
The County Engineer shall, within one hundred twenty (120) days of a request under Section 16-22.3, conduct an engineering study and provide written determination and response to the submitter whether one or more traffic calming measures are warranted given on a County street(s).
(b) 
The County Engineer may conduct an engineering study to determine whether one or more traffic calming measures are warranted on a County street(s).
(c) 
When a determination is made that traffic calming measures are warranted as outlined in this Section, the County Engineer shall send via United States Postal Service notification to at least one owner or occupant of at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the land parcels within a five hundred (500) foot radius from the location of the proposed traffic calming measure(s), excluding non-taxable roadway parcels. The County Engineer may also contact any existing community/neighborhood association, if known, and contact information is available. The notification shall include a description of the traffic calming measure(s), the reasons for proposed installation, a map for reference, and appropriate contact information. Comments shall be received for at least a period of thirty (30) days. When, as determined in the discretion of the County Engineer, a proposed traffic calming measure(s) is likely to affect a significant number of residents or owners beyond a five hundred (500) foot radius from the location of the proposed traffic calming measure(s), the County Engineer may elect to hold one or more public meetings or take other action to solicit additional public comments.
(Ord. No. 1095, August 5, 2021)
An engineering study shall be conducted to document safety and traffic concerns, and to determine the appropriate type of traffic calming measure(s), for a County street(s), as determined by the County Engineer in consideration of engineering and street design guidelines and standards, such as those promulgated by the Federal Highway Administration, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, the National Association of City Transportation Officials, the Institute of Transportation Engineers, the Hawai'i Department of Transportation and the County of Kaua'i Department of Public Works.
(Ord. No. 1095, August 5, 2021)
(a) 
When a determination is made that traffic calming measures are warranted as expressed in this article, the County Engineer may temporarily install traffic calming measures for a trial period of up to twelve (12) months without County Council approval, as a means to test the traffic calming measures and assess community support, safety, and other factors.
(b) 
Prior to installation of any temporary traffic calming measure(s), the County Engineer shall submit a description of the traffic calming measure(s) to County departments and other entities that may be affected by the installation of the traffic calming measures. These entities shall include, at a minimum, the Kaua'i Fire Department, the Kaua'i Police Department, the Planning Department, and organizations that provide ambulance services. The County Engineer may also contact any existing community/neighborhood association, if known, and contact information is available.
(c) 
The County Engineer shall inform the County Council of the temporary traffic calming measures within thirty (30) days after the installation.
(d) 
If the County Engineer recommends that the traffic calming measures be made permanent, a resolution to establish the traffic calming measures shall be submitted to the County Council within six (6) months of the end of the twelve (12) month trial period. The County Engineer will submit the resolution along with a report to the County Council describing the effects and benefits of the traffic calming measures. This report may include the level of community support and the impact of the project on motor vehicle speed.
(e) 
If a resolution is not submitted within eighteen (18) months of the installation of the temporary traffic calming measures, or if the County Council does not approve the proposed resolution, the temporary traffic calming measures shall be removed no later than twenty-four (24) months after installation.
(Ord. No. 1095, August 5, 2021)
(a) 
When a determination is made that traffic calming measures are warranted as expressed in this article, the County Engineer may seek approval from the County Council for installation of appropriate traffic calming measures on one or more County streets.
(b) 
Prior to submitting the request to the County Council, the County Engineer shall submit the draft Resolution to County departments and other entities that may be affected by the installation of the traffic calming measures. These entities shall include, at a minimum, the Kaua'i Fire Department, the Kaua'i Police Department, the Planning Department, and organizations that provide ambulance services. The County Engineer may also contact any existing community/neighborhood association, if known, and contact information is available.
(c) 
The County Engineer shall consolidate the information and determinations gathered and made pursuant to this article and submit the record with a draft Resolution to the County Council.
(d) 
The County Council shall deliberate on the request and dispose of the proposal via approval or disapproval of the Resolution.
(e) 
Should the County Council approve the Resolution, the County Engineer is authorized to install the traffic calming measure(s), provided resources are readily available or appropriated.
(Ord. No. 1095, August 5, 2021)
The County Engineer may adopt rules and regulations pursuant to Chapter 91, Hawai'i Revised Statutes, necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Article.
(Ord. No. 720, March 24, 1998; Ord. No. 1095, August 5, 2021)