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:	11 November 2010
RE:	16 November 2010 City Commission Agenda Item ALL-WAY STOP; 11^th Street & Indiana Street

Background

On November 1, 2010, the Traffic Safety Commission heard a request to establish an ALL-WAY STOP at the intersection of 11^th Street & Indiana Street.  The request had been received at the September 7, 2010 City Commission meeting and was forwarded to the Traffic Safety Commission for a recommendation.  Prior to beginning construction of The Oread Hotel, the intersection had been a 2-WAY STOP with 11^th Street stopping for Indiana Street.  During construction of the hotel, a temporary ALL-WAY STOP was established to facilitate detours in the area.  After completion of the hotel, traffic counts indicated that the intersection should be a 2-WAY STOP with Indiana Street stopping for 11^th Street.  New traffic data obtained September 16-17, 2010 found the intersection now meets the minimum required volume of traffic for consideration of an ALL-WAY STOP.

Traffic Safety Commission Action

At the Traffic Safety Commission meeting, two area residents spoke in favor of the ALL-WAY STOP; no one from the public spoke in opposition.  A motion to recommend establishing the ALL-WAY STOP was approved 6-2.

Action Request

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