Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Public Works

TO:	David Cronin, City Engineer
FROM:	David Woosley, Transportation/Traffic Engineer
DATE:	June 15, 2016
RE:	Traffic Safety Commission, Traffic Calming, 2300 block Vermont Street

Background

At the May 2, 2016 Traffic Safety Commission meeting, the Commission heard a request for TRAFFIC CALMING in the 2300 block of Vermont Street (see attached). Vermont Street is classified as a “local” street in a residential area with a speed limit of 30mph, as established by state law. Traffic data obtained during September and November 2015 found the 85^th percentile speed of traffic to be approximately 33.4mph, the 24-hour volume of traffic to be approximately 415, and cut-through traffic comprised approximately 33.3% of the traffic during the peak hour of the day. Therefore, the 2300 block of Vermont Street does not appear to meet the minimum criteria for consideration of traffic calming.

Traffic Safety Commission Action

At the Traffic Safety Commission meeting, no one from the public addressed the Commission about this item. The Commission, on a unanimous vote of 8-0, recommended denying the request for TRAFFIC CALMING in the 2300 block of Vermont Street.

Action Request

It is recommended that the City Commission concur with the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Commission to deny the request for TRAFFIC CALMING in the 2300 block of Vermont Street.