HomeMy WebLinkAboutTraffic Control Device - Temp Traffic Circel Washington & Liston StBOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Request for Approval of
Traffic Control Device(s)
Date: January 27, 2026
I hereby submit the following installation or change of traffic control devices for review:
New Installation Stop Sign
Yield Sign Speed Limit,___mph
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Removal Stop Sign
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Revision Stop Sign
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Temporary traffic circle
Location(s): Intersection of Washington St & Liston St
This has been submitted:
In response to request by a citizen/ neighbor/ passerby In response to contracted reconstruction or improvements In response to developer-provided reconstruction or improvement In response to an internally-generated concern from
Remarks: Traffic circle was initially installed for a 90-day pilot program. Data attached supports leaving the temporary traffic circle in place until a permanent traffic circle can be constructed.
Submitted by: Recommend Approval/Denial: Reviewed by:
Caitlin Wyant, EI Project Engineer Leslie Biek, PE Assistant City Engineer
APPROVED DENIED
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Distribution: Bureau of Traffic and Lighting Police Department Traffic Division
January 27, 2026
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION OF ENGINEERING
TO: Board of Public Works
FROM: Caitlin Wyant, Project Engineer
SUBJECT: Traffic Control Device Request
Temporary Traffic Circle at Washington/ Liston Intersection
DATE: January 27, 2026
Board members, I’m recommending approval of the temporary traffic circle at the intersection of Washington St
and Liston St. The traffic circle was initially installed in September 2025 for a 90-day pilot program. That pilot program has demonstrated the benefits of keeping the traffic circle installed rather than reverting to the previous intersection layout. The traffic circle minimizes the number
of vehicle conflict points from 32 to 8. This reduces the likelihood of T-bone and head-on collisions, which have made up 7 of the 8 collisions reported to police in the last 7 years. Additionally, local property owners are in favor of keeping the temporary traffic circle installed
until a permanent solution can be constructed. Local property owners have attested to a number of near-miss incidents at or near the intersection over the years, leading to the decision to partially close the intersection in 2025 to restrict drivers travelling eastbound on Liston St. The Division of Engineering plans to have a permanent solution constructed by fall 2026. In partnership,
Caitlin Wyant, EI Project Engineer
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