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File #: 20-0135    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Staff Report Status: Filed
File created: 9/10/2020 In control: City Council Workshop
On agenda: 10/13/2020 Final action: 10/13/2020
Title: Intersection Design Brief Description: City Staff would like to discuss with City Council and the Mayor, the purpose, methods and solutions identified when studying or analyzing roadway intersections. The traffic consultant, TMS Engineers, Inc., will present a basic outline of intersection studies and evaluations.
Indexes: Engineering
Attachments: 1. Intersection Discussion Presentation 10-13-2020, 2. Hudson-Terex Barlow Safety Study 10-08-2020
Related files: 20-153

Title

Intersection Design

Brief Description: City Staff would like to discuss with City Council and the Mayor, the purpose, methods and solutions identified when studying or analyzing roadway intersections.  The traffic consultant, TMS Engineers, Inc., will present a basic outline of intersection studies and evaluations.

Body

Legislative History

None.

Purpose & Explanation

The traffic consultant, TMS Engineers Inc., will present a basic outline of intersection studies and evaluations including review of congestion mitigation improvements and safety enhancements for both vehicle and pedestrian users. 

Agenda for the Meeting on September 22, 2020:

1. Intersection Traffic Control Types.

2. When to Use Each Type.

3. Potential Funding Sources for Future Improvements.

4. Recent Traffic Safety Study Updates.

Timing Considerations

With Council’s input, staff will return to provide preliminary designs and cost estimates for various improvements.

Fiscal Impact

                       Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)

                       Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)

                     X                                            Appropriation Not Required.

 

Recommendation

Suggested Action

Staff is looking for Council direction.

Submitted by,

Jane Howington, City Manager

Thomas J. Sheridan, PE, PS, Assistant City Manager - Professional Services

Bradley S. Kosco, PE, PS, City Engineer