Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Department of Public Works

Traffic Engineering Division

TO:	David Cronin, City Engineer
FROM:	David Woosley, Transportation/Traffic Engineer
Date:	12 February 2014
RE:	Installation of Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon on Maine Street at 5^th Street

Background

On January 6, 2014, the Traffic Safety Commission heard a request to construct a PEDESTRIAN HYBRID BEACON (PHB) on Maine Street at 5^th Street. Maine Street is classified as a “collector” street in a residential area and is paved approximately 30 feet wide with a posted speed limit of 30mph. Traffic data collected 12-13 December 2013 found approximately 6390 vehicles in a 24-hour period with an 85^th percentile speed of approximately 34.2mph. In addition, Maine Street is one of the main routes to the Emergency Room at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

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. The Commission noted that there was a school crossing at the intersection with an adult crossing guard and that there were two (2) high pedestrian traffic generators nearby; the elementary school and a city park. A motion to recommend constructing a PEDESTRIAN HYBRID BEACON on Maine Street at 5^th Street carried, 7-0.

Funding

It is estimated that a PHB at this location would cost approximately $55,000 and there is no funding currently budgeted for this project.

Action Request

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