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 TWO-WAY STREET; 700 block Rhode Island Street

Background

On November 1, 2010, the Traffic Safety Commission heard a request to establish Rhode Island Street as a TWO-WAY STREET between 7^th Street & 8^th Street.  The request was made by the Bicycle Advisory Committee in order to facilitate southbound bicycle traffic which cannot currently use the street.  The request included retaining the diverter at the intersection with 7^th Street so that only bicycles would be able to enter from that direction.  The street would operate similar to Schwarz Road between 6^th Street & Lawrence Avenue which is a TWO-WAY STREET but with access only from Lawrence Avenue for motor vehicles.

Traffic Safety Commission Action

At the Traffic Safety Commission meeting, one area residents spoke in opposition to the request, indicating that they already have vehicles operating on the street violating several city codes.  A motion to recommend establishing the TWO-WAY STREET was approved 7-1.

Action Request

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