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A school crossing may look dangerous for children to use, causing parents to <br />demand a stop sign to halt traffic. Then, a vehicle which had been a problem <br />for three seconds while approaching and passing the intersection becomes a <br />problem for a much longer period. A situation of indecision is created as to <br />when to cross as a pedestrian or when to start as a motorist. Normal gaps in <br />traffic through which crossings could be made safely no longer exist. An <br />intersection which previously was not busy now looks like a major intersection. <br />It really isn't--it just looks like it. It doesn't even look safer and it ususally isn't. <br /> <br />There is a 'well developed set of guidelines for Madison, based on experience <br />and data collected over the years on both the local and national level, which <br />has been approved by the Common Council to help determine whether intersection <br />traffic controls are necessary. <br /> <br />These guidelines take into consideration, among other things, the probability of <br />vehicles arriving at an intersection at the same time, pedestrian traffic, the <br />availability of safe crossing opportunities, and sight distance. Often the review <br />of traffic control at an intersection reveals that other measures are needed to <br />maintain a safe situation, such as parking restrictions, tree or hedge trimming, <br />pavement markings, and speed enforcement. The Traffic Engineering Division <br />works closely with other agencies such as the Police Department, Parking <br />Division and Building Inspection Division in reviewing locations and implementing <br />recommendations. Citizen requests for intersection control studies can be made <br />directly to the Traffic Engineering Division, 266-4761. <br /> <br />TIS -1 <br />Page 2 of 2.~ <br />Dec. 1983 <br /> ! <br /> <br /> <br />