Rain Forest Parkway calming project public meeting scheduled for May 14

Columbia Public Works will host an open-house style interested parties meeting concerning a Rain Forest Parkway calming project on Monday, May 14. The meeting will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria of Derby Ridge Elementary School, 4000 Derby Ridge Dr.

The goal of the project is to calm traffic on Rain Forest Parkway between Providence Road and Range Line Street. Rain Forest Parkway has been identified as a street with traffic operating speeds higher than desirable speeds. It is number five on the 2017 Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Priority List.

The purpose of the meeting is to review potential solutions, define and prioritize problems and identify desired outcomes. Information and diagrams showing preliminary design concepts will be available for public review, and City engineering staff will be present to answer questions. A public comment form will be available so resident input can be considered as the design is developed.

Construction is currently planned for 2019 subject to the City's public involvement process and City Council approval. Additional information is located on the City's website at CoMo.gov/PublicWorks/Rainforest-calming.