Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Public Works

TO:	David Cronin, City Engineer
FROM:	David Woosley, Transportation/Traffic Engineer
DATE:	2 May 2016
RE:	Traffic Calming on Missouri Street

Background

At the March 7, 2016 Traffic Safety Commission meeting, the Commission heard a request for traffic calming on Missouri Street between 8^th Street and 9^th Street (see attached).  Missouri Street is classified as a “local” street in a residential area, with a posted speed limit of 25 mph. The City’s Traffic Calming Policy permits traffic calming devices to be placed on local streets if the 85^th percentile speed of traffic is 5 mph or greater over the speed limit; or, if the 24-hour 2-way volume of traffic is greater than 1000. Traffic data obtained during January found traffic volumes below 1000 vehicles per day; however, the 85^th percentile speed was approximately 35.3 mph; therefore, this street meets the minimum criteria for consideration of traffic calming.

Traffic Safety Commission Action

At the Traffic Safety Commission meeting, two (2) residents addressed the Commission in support of traffic calming on Missouri Street, expressing concern for the safety of children and the difficulty of backing out of driveways. The Commission, on a unanimous vote of 7-0, recommended traffic calming on Missouri Street between 8^th Street and 9^th Street.

Funding

This project will be prioritized and added to the list of approved projects until funding is available.

Action Request

It is recommended that the City Commission concur with the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Commission for traffic calming on Missouri Street between 8^th Street and 9^th Street.