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sufficient traffic exists to warrant four-way or all-way stops at these intersections. The existing stop on the northeast leg of Willemite Street and 150th Lane would be removed. The cost of this alternative is estimated at $200 per sign, or a total of $1,200. Alternative C This alternative is intended to be a combination of Alternatives A and C and is intended to increase the effectiveness of the cut-through deterrent while decreasing cost by using fewer expensive speed humps. The proposal is illustrated in the figure labeled Alternative C and includes four speed humps and six stop signs. The total estimated cost of this alternative is estimated to be $11,200. Recommendation: In light of the fact that the extension of C.R. #116 will provide a superior alternative route for traffic which is presently using the subject residential corridor, Staff is of the opinion that Alternate B be implemented on a temporary basis. Although stop signs are not intended for speed control, installing them on a temporary basis to evaluate their effectiveness for that purpose is proposed. This also provides an economical alternative during the interim period which will allow an opportunity to assess if more costly measures outlined in this report are warranted or whether the reduction in traffic is significant to cause the removal of the signs after C.R. #116 is functional. Staff recommends removal of the signs if traffic through the corridor is reduced 50%. Council Action: Council should direct Staff to implement one of the alternatives. Reviewed by: City Administrator City Engineer Police Chief Fire Chief/Director of Public Works CC: 03/24/98 Shared/Engineer/Trafcalm.doc 7¥ I I I I I I I I I I I I