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The school zone has a flashing light used as a traffic control device and operated as provided under ORS 810.243; or (ii) If the school zone does not have a flashing light used as a traffic control device, the person drives in the school zone between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on a day when school is in session." ORS 810.243 provides: °`A flashing light used as a traffic control device to indicate that children may be arriving at or leaving school that is operated to give notice under ORS 8 11. 111 (Violating a speed limit) or 811.235 (Fine for traffic offenses in school zones) may be operated only at times when children are scheduled to arrive at or leave the school." G. Pursuant to the above -authority, I intend to establish a school speed zone on East 30th Avenue from approximately 200 -feet east of University Street to approximately 200 -feet west of Harris Street. In making the decision to establish a school speed zone on East 30th Avenue from approximately 200 -feet east of University Street to approximately 200 -feet west of Harris Street, I considered all of the applicable criteria set forth in EC 5.055, including the consideration of state law, Oregon Department of Transportation guidelines, traffic engineering principles and traffic investigations. Based on the applicable criteria set forth in EC 5.055, the following findings support my decision to establish a school speed zone on East 30th Avenue from approximately 200 -feet east of University Street to approximately 200 -feet west of Harris Street: 1, The 4J School District Safe Routes to School Program, the Camas Ridge Elementary School administrator and parents of children attending Camas Ridge Elementary School have requested establishment of a school speed zone on East 30th Avenue. 2. East 30th Avenue from approximately 200 -feet east of University Street to approximately 200 -feet west of Harris Street is a minor arterial with a posted speed of 35 mph. The street has two eastbound through lanes, one west bound through lane and a center turn lane. The pavement is predominately 46 -feet wide. 3. The Camas Ridge Elementary School campus is adjacent to East 30th Avenue from University to Harris Streets. Main access to the school is from East 29th Avenue. 4. A grade separated pedestrian bridge crosses East 30th Avenue at University Street. The bridge is not ADA accessible and does not serve bicyclists. 5. In 2014, the City constructed a pedestrian hybrid beacon at University Street and East 30th Avenue to assist pedestrian and bicycle crossings of East 30th Avenue for Camas Ridge Elementary School students and the general public. 6. Students attending Camas Ridge Elementary School walk and bike along East 30th Avenue to access the pedestrian hybrid beacon crossing and pedestrian bridge at University Street. Administrative Order -- Page 2 of 5