On June 14th, 2021, Mrs. Marsha Morell sent a request to the Board of County Commissioners to conduct an evaluation of Sunowa Springs Trail near Bryceville for golf cart traffic. Engineering Services Staff was tasked with providing a recommendation for golf cart use for Sunowa Springs Trail. Engineering Services Staff  conducted a site visit to Sunowa Springs Trail to determine the condition of the County maintained paved road, evaluated the speed limit, and analyzed other relevant factors. The Engineering Services Department, as required by the Nassau County Code, has determined that Sunowa Springs Trail is safe for use of golf carts under the limitations as described in Section 18-10 of the Nassau County Code.  A map showing the road as the recommended golf cart road is included.

Traffic Study Summary results (6/15/2021 – 6/21/2021):

1. Speed of Vehicles – 30 MPH Speed Limit

   1. Vehicles exceeding 30 MPH – 12.78%

   2. Mean – 24.2 MPH

   3. Max – 44.5 MPH

2. Volume of Vehicles

   1. Weekday Average – 465.8 VPD – 19.4 VPH

   2. Weekend Average – 372.5 VPD – 15.5 VPH

3. Character of vehicle

   1. FHWA Classification 1-5 – 99.3%

   2. FHWA Classification 5-13 – 0.7%

Attachments:

Request from Mrs. Morell and local residents

Petition Signatures #1

Petition Signatures #2

Petition Signatures #3

Resolution

Traffic Study – Speed

Traffic Study – Volume

Traffic Study – Class of Vehicle

FHWA Vehicle Class reference

Aerial Map

Authorize the Chairman to sign the attached Resolution and direct the Road and Bridge Department to install appropriate golf cart signs on Sunowa Springs Trail as determined by the Engineering Services Department.

Minimal, posting and maintenance of signs.

Authorize the Chairman to sign the attached Resolution and direct the Road and Bridge Department to install appropriate golf cart signs on Sunowa Springs Trail as determined by the Engineering Services Department.