How many miles of roadway does Violet Township maintain?
Violet Township maintains 105 miles of roadway within the Township road system.
How much does Violet Township spend annually on repaving? How many miles are repaved per year?
Violet Township budgets approximately $500,000 per year for pavement maintenance. This allows for 5 to 6 miles of roadway to be paved each year using conventional hot mix asphalt. This means using today’s dollars and conventional hot mix asphalt, the average road will be repaved about every 20 years.
Are there alternative surface treatments to conventional hot mix asphalt? How expensive are these alternatives? What are the disadvantages of alternative treatments?
Alternative surface treatments such as chip sealing and micro-surfacing are about ¼ to 1/3 the cost of asphalt. The main difference is the appearance and a rougher textured surface.
Where does road department funding come from? Is there a road operating levy in Violet Township?
Funding for the Violet Township road department is derived from inside millage, gasoline tax and motor vehicle license taxes. Currently, there is no road operating levy in Violet Township.
Can stop signs be installed for speed control in residential neighborhoods?
The Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), which provides guidance on traffic sign placement, states, “Stop signs should not be used for speed control.” Research has verified multi-way stops do not control speeds or reduce speeds on residential streets. Additionally, the research found stop compliance is poor at multi-way stop signs, and unwarranted multi-way stops increased speed some distance from intersections.
Does Violet Township remove dead animals?
Violet Township will remove animals that have been killed by passing vehicles and are in the Violet Township public right-of-way. Individuals with dead pets or vermin on private property should make other arrangements.
What is the speed limit on a road outside of a platted subdivision with no posted speed limit?
Normally, roads outside of platted subdivisions without posted speed limits have a legal speed of 55 mph.
Do I need a permit to work with the Violet Township public road right-of-way? What is the telephone number to reach the road department?
Yes, under most circumstances, a permit to work with the Violet Township right-of-way is required. The permit application can be found on the Township website, www.violet.oh.us. The road department can be contacted through the administrative office at 614-575-5556 or direct at 614-382-5973.
By Greg Butcher, PE, Violet Township Engineer
