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A RESOLUTION TO INCREASE THE SPEED LIMIT ON BROWNS LANE FROM 30MPH TO 40MPH BETWEEEN HIGHLAND DRIVE AND RACE/WINDOVER STREET AND TO ADD STOP SIGNS AT CERTAIN LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO
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WHEREAS, the Traffic Control Review Committee has reviewed these issues and determined that these changes are appropriate to control the flow of traffic in the City of Jonesboro; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro desires to be consistent with the speed limit on Browns Lane and the speed limit on one section of said roadway is 30MPH and on another section is 40MPH; and
WHEREAS, the Committee has determined that the appropriate speed limit on Browns Lane should be 40MPH, and
WHEREAS, the Committee has further determined that the following stop signs need to be added:
1. Stop signs should be added on both sides of Pleasant Grove Road where it intersects with Pleasant View Drive.
2. A stop sign should be added on the south end of Kitchen Street where it intersects with South Bridge Street.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
1. The speed limit shall be increased on Browns Lane to 40MPH.
2. Stop signs shall be added on Pleasant Grove Road and Kitchen Street.
3. That the Street Department is authorized to place the appropriate signs at the above locations.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 3rd day of September, 2013.