Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Department of Public Works

Traffic Engineering Division

TO:	Charles Soules, Director of Public Works
FROM:	David Woosley, Transportation/Traffic Engineer
CC:	Shoeb Uddin, City Engineer
Date:	3 November 2010
RE:	9 November 2010 City Commission Agenda Item No Parking – Brett Drive

Background

On October 4, 2010, the Traffic Safety Commission heard a request to establish NO PARKING along the north side of Brett Drive between Berwick Way & Haversham Drive/Stowe Drive.  The residents who appeared indicated that the problem was with vehicles parking along both sides of the street making it difficult (and sometimes impossible) for emergency vehicles and snowplows to get through.  They also indicated that the problem was caused by two single family homes that had been turned into rentals with multiple persons living in each one.  They realize that this is not the best solution, but they don’t see any other option at this point and winter will be here soon.   

Traffic Safety Commission Action

The Traffic Safety Commission felt this was a band-aid approach, but were concerned about emergency services.  A motion to recommend establishing the parking restriction was approved 6-1; the commissioner voting “no,” stated he didn’t feel that the restriction would help.

Action Request

It is recommended that the City Commission concur with the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Commission, if appropriate.