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Consider adopting a Resolution authorizing the Traffic Control measures with the installation of STOP signs on NW 6th Street at Columbia Ave and remove the STOP signs eastbound and westbound on Columbia Avenue.
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INITIATOR: Joseph Painter, P.E., Director of Engineering/City Engineer
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Joseph Painter, P.E., Director of Engineering/City Engineer
BACKGROUND: At the February 15th, 2024 Traffic Commission meeting, based on the recommendation of the Traffic Engineer, staff recommended approval of the following traffic control measure. Approve the installation of northbound and southbound STOP signs and W4-4P “CROSS TRAFFIC DOES NOT STOP” signs on NW 6th Street at Columbia Avenue and remove the STOP signs eastbound and westbound on Columbia Avenue. The segment of NW 6th Street from Gore Boulevard to Ferris Avenue is approximately 0.5 miles in length and there are no northbound or southbound STOP or YIELD signs. Columbia Avenue is approximately halfway between Gore Boulevard and Ferris Avenue. The northeast corner of the intersection of NW 6th Street and Columbia Avenue is the location of Thirty-Fifth Division Park. Two blocks to the east is the Villanova Apartment complex and two blocks to the west is the Washington Elementary School. There are currently pedestrian signs across NW 6th Street at Columbia Avenue, and it would be a logical pathway for neighborhood students to walk to school. The N/S STOP signs will increase safety.
EXHIBIT: Traffic Commission Minutes & Request, Resolution No. 24- _____.
KEY ISSUES: None
FUNDING SOURCE: This service will be paid for from the normal operational budget for Traffic Control.
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Consider adopting a Resolution authorizing the Traffic Control measures with the installation of STOP signs on NW 6th Street at Columbia Ave and remove the STOP signs eastbound and westbound on Columbia Avenue