Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Public Works

TO:	David Cronin, City Engineer
FROM:	David Woosley, Transportation/Traffic Engineer
DATE:	6 May 2014
RE:	Agenda Items 5/20/2014: Traffic Safety Commission, No Parking along the north side of Tillerman Drive between Kasold Drive and Stonegate Court

Background

At the April 7 Traffic Safety Commission meeting, the Commission heard a request to establish NO PARKING on Tillerman Drive adjacent to Kasold Drive. Tillerman Drive is classified as a “local” street and is paved approximately 26 feet wide; however, the street begins widening just east of Stonegate Court on the approach to the roundabout at Kasold Drive. Police Department records do not show any reported crashes in this area during the past three (3) years.

Traffic Safety Commission Action

At the Traffic Safety Commission meeting, two (2) residents addressed the Commission, both in opposition to the request and noting that they had been promised that parking would not be affected when the roundabout was constructed. A member of the Commission inquired as to whether prohibiting parking on the north side of the street would be a problem; the residents indicated that it would not be a problem since vehicles rarely park there. The Commission recommended on a vote of 6-1 to establish NO PARKING along the north side of Tillerman Drive between Kasold Drive and Stonegate Court; Commissioner Koprince was opposed, stating he thought it was a solution in search of a problem.

Action Request

Establish NO PARKING along the north side of Tillerman Drive between Kasold Drive and Stonegate Court, if appropriate.