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RVCA Update

CORDOVA & 12TH

received an inquiry from residents • The vehicular volume entering the intersection from the
RVCA regarding the intersection of Cordova minor street approaches (total of both approaches) is at
Road and SE 12th Street. Residents were interested in least 200 vehicles per hour for the same eight (8) hours.
changes to the intersection geared towards increasing • Besides the above traffic volume criteria, another
safety. On behalf of the RVCA I communicated with justification for the consideration of an all-way stop
control is five (5) or more reported crashes in a 12-
Darci L. Mayer with the Broward MPO on the matter.
month period that are susceptible to correction by a
Darci is a Senior City Transportation Planner in Planning
multi-way stop installation.
and Programming for our City.
Here is what we learned from Darci Mayer: With regard to Related Updates
this intersection, the City has a formal agreement with the A traffic study has been requested based on resident
County to maintain all pavement markings and signs, feedback for 11th Court and the County is expected to
therefore any modifications or requests need to be conduct it in September. COVID-19 has delayed their work.
approved by the County. The intersection has been studied
RVCA’s Board has approved the Transportation and
several times over the past couple years and does not meet
the criteria for a new stop sign. The County will not install a Mobility Departments map of proposed “No Thru Trucks”
signs for our neighborhood in response to 9th Street
new sign if that criteria is not met. Since there have been
numerous requests for this intersection, the City developed resident requests and it will be presented
to the Commission for approval
a trial concept for a roundabout in 2018. The roundabout
plan was submitted to the County, but it was not approved. in September. RV
The County found that traffic levels at the intersection did
not meet the criteria to warrant a roundabout.
Recently, City Engineering staff has further evaluated the
intersection and has concerns about any improvements that
could impact the marine traffic entering the Lauderdale
Yacht Club. At this time, the City does not have any funds
identified to improve the intersection, however the County
and City are still communicating about solutions and I can
provide you any updates as they occur.
Additionally, Ms. Mayer provided us with a helpful
summary on the criteria referenced. Per Broward County,
the Traffic Engineering Division (BCTED) considers criteria
set forth in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(MUTCD). The all-way stop control warrant studies are
performed in accordance with the guidelines identified in
MUTCD. BCTED has not accepted petitions for the
installation of STOP signs.
To summarize, the following criteria must be met:
• The vehicular volume entering the intersection from the
major street approaches (total of both approaches) is at
least 300 vehicles per hour for any eight (8) hours of an
average day; and

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