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TRAFFIC AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT

Department at a Glance

The Traffic Department consists of one Sergeant and three motorcycle officers. The Commercial Vehicle
Enforcement (CVE) Department includes two patrol officers. The Traffic Department budget increased
10.07% due to a merit increase and personnel costs due to employee movement, as well as lease costs for
motorcycles. The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement budget increased 3.34% due to a merit increase.

Key Goals and Objectives

Goal 1
Conduct full unit traffic enforcement details.

Objectives:
• Throughout the year, the Traffic Sergeant will work with crime analysts to identify areas of the
city in need of targeted traffic enforcement measures.
• Details will focus on speeding, and red light, stop sign, and “move over” enforcements.

Goal 2
Conduct “No Truck Route” enforcement on E. Broad Street, Main Street, and E. Debbie Lane.

Objectives:
• Conduct a traffic study during the first month of the fiscal year within each target area, and again in
September 2021 to establish parameters to measure performance effectiveness.
• Conduct weekly “No Truck Route” enforcement details.

Goal 3
Enforce handicap parking violations in high traffic parking lots via weekly enforcement details.

Objectives:
• Monitor parking lots weekly and take appropriate enforcement action.
• Ensure handicap spaces are properly marked in accordance with state law and city ordinance.

Performance Objectives
• Reduce traffic violations to keep Mansfield streets safe.
• Reduce “No Truck Route” violations in designated areas.
• Reduce handicap parking violations.

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