City Council

H. Traffic Request for Midblock Crosswalk Along Wells Street, Adjacent to Emma Shuey Elementary School At the May 2, 2024, Traffic Commission Meeting, staff presented recommendations and options for traffic improvements on Wells Street, adjacent to Emma Shuey Elementary School. After discussion and presentation of the item, the Traffic Commission approved the staff recommendations. Public Works Field Services staff will complete all the recommended items. If necessary, additional materials and supplies may be purchased at aminimal expense to complete the recommended work and staff would utilize approved Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 Traffic Signs and Markers available funds. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the following Traffic Commission recommendations: 1. REMOVE AND REPLACE STOP SIGNS ( R1- 1) WITH NEW FLASHING STOP SIGNS ( R- 1): Remove and Replace existing stop signs with new Flashing Stop Signs ( Rl- 1) for all three legs at the intersection of Wells Street and Earle Avenue. a. Remove and replace stop signs at the northwest, northeast, and southwest corners of the intersection of Wells Street and Earle Avenue, for eastbound, westbound, and southbound traffic. b. Flashing Stop Signs are recommended for installation due to the number of pedestrians crossing at the intersection of Wells Street and Earle Avenue, and to increase visibility for pedestrians and vehicles at the intersection. 2. INSTALL " ALL -WAY" PLAQUE ( R1- 3P) AND RED REFLECTIVE STRIP ON STOP SIGNPOSTS: Install " All -Way" Plaque ( Rl- 3P) and Red Reflective Strip beneath all three stop signs at the intersection of Wells Street and Earle Avenue. a. Installation of these signs and traffic devices will help bring awareness to drivers approaching the intersection. 3. REMOVE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING SIGNS SIGNAGE: Pedestrian Crossing Signs at the north leg and east leg of the intersection of Wells Street and Earle Avenue a. CAMUTCD Section 713. 12 School Crossing Assembly Standard: i. If used, the School Crossing Assembly B( CA) shall be installed at the school crossing or as close to it as possible, and shall consist of a School ( S1- 1) sign supplemented with a diagonal downward pointing arrow ( W 16- 7P) plaque to show the location of the crossing. ii. The School Crossing Assembly B( CA) or E( CA) shall not be used at crossings other than those adjacent to schools and those on established school pedestrian routes. iii. The School Crossing Assembly B( CA) or E( CA) shall not be installed on approaches controlled by a STOP ( R1- 1) sign, or YIELD Rl- 2) sign or a traffic signal. Standard: The School Crosswalk Warning Assembly B( CA) or E( CA) shall be posted at all yellow school crosswalks that are not controlled by a STOP ( Rl- 1) sign, a YIELD ( R1- 2) sign or atraffic signal. 4. REMOVE AND REPLACE STOP AHEAD SIGNAGE ( W3- 1) ALONG WELLS STREET: Remove and Replace Stop Ahead ( W3- 1) Signage for eastbound and westbound vehicle approaching the intersection at Wells Street and Earle Avenue. a. The Stop Ahead signage for both directions of travel along Wells Street is faded and should be replaced.