a. Access Control Plan.
1. Purpose. The City of Bowling Green adopted the City Traffic Management Manual in order to promote the safety of the motorist and pedestrian, to minimize traffic congestion by limiting points of conflict and to promote the general welfare by preserving the traffic-carrying capacity of public streets.
2. General Requirements for Access Control. Requirements for access are located in the Access Management section of the City’s Traffic Management Manual. Any access to a city-maintained right-of-way/roadway must comply with the requirements set forth in that Manual and/or be approved by the Public Works Director or designee.
3. State Requirements for Access Control. All applicable State requirements must be met when seeking access approval to a State or Federal highway. Additionally, any access to state roads within city limits shall be reviewed by the City and City-County Planning Commission.
b. Traffic Impact Study.
1. Purpose. In order to completely evaluate the impacts of proposed land developments on the existing transportation network, it is necessary to set forth Traffic Impact Study Guidelines. The studies conducted are designed to assist the Public Works Department and private planners in making decisions regarding the allowance of major land use changes or new developments. Traffic impact studies should protect future transportation needs, assess impact of changes in land use and suggest ways for mitigating the adverse effects of land use changes.
2. General Requirements for Traffic Impact Studies. Requirements for traffic impact studies are located in the City’s Traffic Management Manual.
c. On-Street Parking.
1. Purpose. In order to preserve the primary function of streets in the City, which is the movement of vehicles, it is important to maintain control of the location and type of on-street parking allowed.
2. General Requirements. Requirements for on-street parking are located in the Parking section of the City’s Traffic Management Manual and set out hereinafter in Chapter 22 of this Code.