Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Department of Public Works

Traffic Engineering Division

TO:	Charles Soules, Director of Public Works
FROM:	David Woosley, Transportation/Traffic Engineer
CC:	David Cronin, City Engineer
Date:	21 January 2014
RE:	28 January 2014 City Commission Agenda Item Walnut Street Traffic Calming

Background

On December 2, 2013, the Traffic Safety Commission heard a request for TRAFFIC CALMING on Walnut Street between 6^th Street & 7^th Street. Walnut Street is classified as a “local” street in a residential area and is paved approximately 20 feet wide without curb and gutter or sidewalks. Traffic data obtained November 20-21, 2013 found that the criteria for consideration of TRAFFIC CALMING was not met; the 24-hour traffic volume was approximately 275 vehicles and the 85^th percentile speed was just over 30mph.

Traffic Safety Commission Action

At the Traffic Safety Commission meeting, no one from the public addressed the Commission either in support of, or in opposition to the request. A motion to recommend denying the request for TRAFFIC CALMING on Walnut Street between 6^th Street & 7^th Street carried, 7-0.

Action Request

It is recommended that the City Commission concur with the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Commission, if appropriate.