Agenda - Public Works Committee - 09/18/2012

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Public Works Committee 5. 2. Meeting Date: 09/18/2012 Submitted For: Grant Riemer By: Grant Riemer, Engineering/Public Works Title: Consider Stop Sign Request for 145th Lane and Tungsten Way Background: The attached petition was received June 25th 2012 from residents in the Chestnut Hill 4th Addition near the intersection of 145th lane and Tungsten Way. The purpose of the petition is to request a 4 way stop at the above intersection. Staff has reviewed the intersection and offers the the following information as background in considering this request. The City of Ramsey follows the guide lines for stop sign installations provided in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Warrants for Stop Sign Because the STOP sign causes a substantial inconvenience to motorists, it should only be used when warranted. A stop sign may be warranted at an intersection where one or more of the following conditions exist: 1. Intersection of less important road with a main road, where the application of the normal right-of-way rule is unduly hazardous 2.Street entering a through highway or street 3. Unsignalized intersection in a signalized area. 4. Other intersections where a combination of high speed, restricted view, and serious accident record indicates a need for control by the STOP sign. Accident History 1 accident involving 2 cars, minor damage, and no injuries 1/15/2009 Traffic Traffic counts were taken for two 24 hour periods, starting July 16th and ending July 18th. Traffic counts are taken in this manner to determine a 24 hour average. Street Leg Daily Traffic Peak Hour 145th Ln East 310 31 145th Ln West 324 32 Tungsten Way North 87 9 Tungsten Way South 162 16 Intersection Avg 441 44 Notification: Notification has been sent to residents who's name appeared on the petition. Observations: