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TransportationCommission | 2013-07-24 | 7 | for eight warrants that are needed to erect a traffic signal. However, even if all eight warrants are met, the final approval is subject to engineering judgment. She stated that staff provided significant information in the report with two alternatives to address the communities' concerns. She also explained the cost for a full signal at the five-legged intersection would equal to $500,000 or more, and the City would be responsible for the bill. Also, if they were to install signals that are not warranted that would subject the City to liability if a collision were to occur. Unwarranted stop signals increase certain types of collisions such as car rear and right angle collisions. Commissioner Schatmeier referred to Jon Spangler's comments about restricting left turn movements during peak hours and that is already done on Park Street. He asked staff if it could be considered an alternative rather than closing Taylor Avenue. Staff Ta replied that some of the signage already has been addressed, and staff wanted to maintain the westbound Central Avenue left turn for people who live east of the school to access the back of the school. Also, staff wanted to allow motorists coming down Third Street to bypass congestion at the crosswalk on Central Avenue. Commissioner Schatmeier said he was sympathetic to the sweeping turns that were presented in the report. However, he understood the residents' concerns of closing off the street. Ultimately, he was looking to find an alternative to address both issues and restricting access during peak periods on Central Avenue coming from the base onto Taylor Avenue might help. Staff Ta explained that the improvement provided a refuge and visibility to the motorist and allowed them to creep out without concerns of the sweeping movements. Staff addressed Taylor Avenue residents' concerns in the alternative proposal. Alex Nguyen asked Staff Ta to go over the alternative proposal with the Commission. Commissioner Vargas asked staff to go over the public's response of the alternative proposal. Staff Ta explained that based on the community's input with a permanent limitation onto Taylor Avenue staff developed this alternative, which is very similar in design, but maintains the movement inbound so during off peak hours there is no change to the intersection, but peak hours they could not turn from Central onto Taylor Avenues. However, motorists would be able to enter onto Taylor Avenue from Third Street and there would be signage located within the vicinity of Encinal High School to restrict left turns. Commissioner Vargas asked Debbie Jennings if her group reviewed staff's alternative proposal Debbie Jennings replied that there is some support from the residents. Kurt Peterson stated that you need a raised barrier in the red area illustrated in the presentation. Also, the unsafe turn from Central Avenue onto Third Street is needed to be addressed. Commissioner Miley wondered if the Safe Routes to School program could provide funding opportunities. Page 7 of 10 | TransportationCommission/2013-07-24.pdf |