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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTraffic Control Device - New Stop Sign - Harrison Primary Center NeighborhoodBOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Request for Approval of Traffic Control Device(s) Date: July 27, 2016 I hereby submit the following installation or change of traffic control devices fnr rP.,;P.,,• Traffic Request Number: TR15-05 (Rev) ® New Installation ❑ Removal Revision ® Stop Sign ❑ Stop Sign ® Stop Sign ❑ Yield Sign ❑Yield Sign ❑ Yield Sign ❑ Speed Limit, _mph ❑ Speed Limit, _mph ❑ Speed Limit, ® Other, List ❑ Other, List _mph ❑ Other, List 15 "STOP" (RI-1) 25 "New Traffic Pattern Ahead" (W23-2) 7 locations - change stop directions Location(s): Harrison Primary Center Neighborhood (see attached illustrations, Fig 1 - Existing, Fig 2 - Proposed) This has been submitted: ® In response to request by a citizen/ neighbor/ passerby: several residents in neighborhood ❑ In response to contracted reconstruction or improvements ❑ In response to developer -provided reconstruction or improvement ® In response to an internally -generated concern from: Theresa Harrison, transportation Engineer Remarks: Enhanced conspicuity for the revised and new signs is desirable (flags, reflective sign posts) per IMUTCD Section Submitted & Proposed by: Theresa E. Harrison,PE Transportation Engineer Date: July 27, 2016 APPROVED: SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Gary A. Gilot, resident WRef IHa td P. S, M m er James A. queller, Mem er Elizabeth A. Maradik, Member Therese J. Dorau, Member Distribution: Bureau of Traffic and Lighting South Bend Police Department Traffic Division Recommend Approval/Denial: Pate} k C. Kerr, PhD, PE City Engineer Date: '-Z% 16 Aries ,Sihda M. Martin, Clerk I" o7/a-0(cP Date 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! Ago i, cY . i W+Ma rt •St �R� F �r na�� .v''F jw t li Snit ; row mj 16 • 11 � � j G+' i i �o �' _ _ t � � \ 1 C 'i. _' 111 i ' �~. ■/� .N• __ VO/ HNr' - -0 1�7 IF Si , -.� d, cn ,O r r 01 '7-Ford•St roa i y to Ol ,t1 Imp Wi iR •`1 •r Y lbs., __.a.. 1993-- ` 36017'01( LV elev 716 ft eye Tlt- 445 ft i4 TOP . • . • • • . r r r imp .. [lb;Ell St rimed, Y � An • • �. � 54a.� �'t J ii r. 1 ,fie OL a ' ao�,I _ o, 'JViGT_ac'ezSt�! . G! _ . Ire 'T_� i = . it �fi •'j ° .� a! tpl"1►�'' r• - dols ' e - t _-•._ dp1S .r ddp p$, _- .r C^l" •Ford•St• = ru . 1.171)To x Sro�, ,� (o S a t TO W r!; Y Rr -k)d ' iRol_and',Stir B' 86017'39.88" W elegy° 710 ft eye al�5 ft 03 04 Page 36 2011IMUTCD 14 The unique letter forms for each of the Standard Alphabet series shall not be stretched, compressed, warped, or otherwise manipulated. Support: 15 Section 2D.04 contains information regarding the acceptable methods of modifying the length of a word for a given letter height and series. Section 2A.14 Sign Borders Standard: 01 Unless otherwise provided, each sign illustrated in this Manual shall have a border of the same color as the legend, at or just inside the edge. 02 The corners of all sign borders shall be rounded, except for STOP signs. Guidance: 03 A dark border on a light background should be set in from the edge, while a light border on a dark background should extend to the edge of the sign. A border for- 30-inch signs with a light background should be , from 112 to 314 inch in width, 112 inch from the edge. For similar signs with a light border, a width of I inch should be used. For other sizes, the border width should be ofsimilar proportions, but should not exceed the stroke -width of the major lettering of the sign. On signs exceeding 72 x 120 inches in size, the border should be 2 inches wide, or on larger signs, 3 inches wide. Except for STOP signs and as otherwise provided in Section 2E.16, the corners of the sign should be rounded to a radius that is concentric with that of the border. Section 2A.15 Enhanced Consoicuity for Standard Sims Option: n Based upon engineering judgment, where the improvement of the conspicuity of a standard regulatory, warning, or guide sign is desired, any of the following methods may be used, as appropriate, to enhance the signs conspicuity (see Figure 2A-1): A. Increasing the size of a standard regulatory, warning, or guide sign. B. Doubling -up of a standard regulatory, warning, or guide sign by adding a second identical sign on the left- hand side of the roadway. C. Adding a solid yellow or fluorescent yellow rectangular "header panel" above a standard regulatory sign, with the width of the panel corresponding to the width of the standard regulatory sign. A legend of NOTICE, STATE LAW, or other appropriate text may be added in black letters within the header panel for a period of time determined by engineering judgment. D. Adding a NEW plaque (see Section 2C.62) above a new standard regulatory or warning sign, for a period of time determined by engineering judgment, to call attention to the new sign. E. Adding one or more red or orange flags (cloth or retroreflective sheeting) above a standard regulatory or warning sign, with the flags oriented so as to be at 45 degrees to the vertical. F. Adding a solid yellow, a solid fluorescent yellow, or a diagonally striped black and yellow (or black and fluorescent yellow) strip of retroreflective sheeting at least 3 inches wide around the perimeter of a standard warning sign. This may be accomplished by affixing the standard warning sign on a background that is 6 inches larger than the size of the standard warning sign. G. Adding a warning beacon (see Section 4L.03) to a standard regulatory (other than a STOP or a Speed Limit sign), warning, or guide sign. H. Adding a speed limit sign beacon (see Section 4L.04) to a standard Speed Limit sign. 1. Adding a stop beacon (see Section 4L.05) to a STOP sign. J. Adding light emitting diode (LED) units within the symbol or legend of a sign or border of a standard regulatory, warring, or guide sign, as provided in Section 2A.07. K. Adding a strip of retroreflective material to the sign support in compliance with the provisions of Section 2A.21. L. Using other methods that are specifically allowed for certain signs as described elsewhere in this Manual. Support: Sign conspicuity improvements can also be achieved by removing non -essential and illegal signs from the right-of-way (see Section 1A.08), and by relocating signs to provide better spacing. Standard: The NEW plaque (see Section 2C.62) shall not be used alone. Strobe lights shall not be used to enhance the conspicuity of highway signs. Sect 2A.13 to 2A.15 November 2011 Page 4 of 5 2011 IMUfCD Figure 2A-1. Exa A — W16-15P plaque above a regulatory or warning sign if the regulation or condition is new NEW I D — Solid yellow, solid fluorescent yellow, or diagonally striped black and yellow (or black and fluorescent yellow) strip of retroreflective sheeting around a warning sign EXIT 25 Conspicuity for Signs — Red or orange flags above a regulatory, warning, or guide sign LIMIT 35 E — Vertical retroreflective Section 2A.16 Standardization of Location Page 37 C — W16-18P plaque above a regulatory sign NOTICE WEIGHT LIMIT 10 TONS F —Supplemental beacon Support: 01 Standardization of position cannot always be attained in practice. Examples of heights and lateral locations of signs for typical installations are illustrated in Figure 2A-2, and examples of locations for some typical signs at intersections are illustrated in Figures 2A-3 and 2A-4. 02 Examples of advance signing on an intersection approach are illustrated in Figure 2A-4. Chapters 213, 2C, and 2D contain provisions regarding the application of regulatory, warning, and guide signs, respectively. Standard: 03 Signs requiring separate decisions by the road user shall be spaced sufficiently far apart for the appropriate decisions to be made. One of the factors considered when determining the appropriate spacing shall be the posted or 85`"-percentile speed. Guidance. 04 Signs should be located on the right-hand side of the roadway where they are easily recognized and understood byroad users. Signs in other locations should be considered only as supplementary to signs in the normal locations, except as otherwise provided in this Manual. 05 Signs should be individually installed on separate posts or mountings except where: A. One sign supplements another; B. Route or directional signs are grouped to clarify information to motorists, November 2011 See.2A.16 Page 5 of 5