Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Department of Public Works

Traffic Engineering Division

TO:	Charles Soules, Director of Public Works
FROM:	David Woosley, Transportation/Traffic Engineer
CC:	David Cronin, City Engineer
Date:	28 August 2013
RE:	3 September 2013 City Commission Agenda Item 11^th Street & Delaware Street Crosswalk and Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon

Background

On August 5, 2013, the Traffic Safety Commission heard a request to establish a CROSSWALK and PEDESTRIAN HYBRID BEACON at the intersection of 11^th Street & Delaware Street. Traffic data collected July 16-17 found the 85^th percentile speed of traffic on 11^th Street to be 34.4mph, which would require a gap in 11^th Street traffic from 625 feet east of Delaware to 625 feet west of Delaware in order for a pedestrian to safely cross the street.

Traffic Safety Commission Action

At the Traffic Safety Commission meeting, no citizens appeared to speak to this item.  There was very little discussion by the Traffic Safety Commission and a motion to recommend denying the request carried, 7-2. The two commissioners in opposition expressed concerns with this intersection being adjacent to a city park and the significant distance both east and west to a safe crossing.

Action Request

It is recommended that the City Commission concur with the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Commission, if appropriate.