Temporary traffic calming measures and their trial period

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.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.The County Engineer shall inform the County Council of the temporary traffic calming measures within thirty (30) days after the installation.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.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.