Traffic Control Device - New Stop Sign - Harrison Primary Center Neighborhood

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CITY OF SOUTH BEND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION OF ENGINEERING 1965 TO: Board of Public Works THROUGH: P. Corbitt Kerr, Ph.D., P.E. — City Engineer Gl+ 1_�71746 cc FROM: Theresa E. Harrison, P.E., ENV SP —Transportation Engineer SUBJECT: Harrison Primary Center Traffic Control Study — Summary (Rev. TR15-05) DATE: July 27, 2016 PURPOSE & NEED The purpose of this study was to evaluate the operations and effectiveness of previously implemented traffic control in the Harrison Primary Center (HPC) vicinity to determine if any revisions are necessary to further improve pedestrian safety. Continual calls, from area residents, for revising and even returning to earlier conditions (pre -September 9t" traffic control revisions) prompted this re-evaluation. The area included in this re-evaluation is bound by Western Avenue on the north, Dunham Street on the south, S. Kaley Street on the east and S. Wellington Street on the west. Figure 1 illustrates the currently existing traffic control, as revised in September 2015, within the boundaries of the re-evaluation area. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that a "basket -weave" pattern of STOP control be set up in this neighborhood to dissuade cut -through and speeding traffic. Intersection sight distances are a problem on Ford Street at its intersection with Wellington Street, Falcon Street, Camden Street, and Bendix Drive. Since this is a residential neighborhood the restriction of parking is not an option, therefore all - way stops are recommended. Figure 2 illustrates the proposed traffic control. With such significant proposed traffic control revisions 25 "New Traffic Pattern Ahead" signs are included in the plan and it is recommended that enhanced conspicuity be used for the new regulatory signs (per IMUTCD reference, attached). Additionally, public outreach and notification is recommended, including: • Contact Councilman Oliver Davis • Coordinate with Department of Community Investment • Prepare an article for the South Bend Tribune • Distribute a news release to the TV and radio media • Prepare notices for Harrison School staff and students' families (request Principal to include in normal communication process) Page 1 of 5 What we do today makes a difference!