CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM

Department:	Public Works		Commission Meeting Date:  17 January 2017
Staff Contact:	David Woosley, Transportation/Traffic Engineer
Recommendations/Options/Action Requested:
Deny request to establish No Right Turn, 7-9am 3-6pm Mon-Fri, for westbound traffic on 15^th Street at Elmwood Street, Summit Street, Prospect Avenue, Prairie Avenue, Brook Street and Maple Lane.
Executive Summary:		Part-time turn restrictions have been used effectively at several locations in Lawrence, including 23^rd Street between Louisiana Street and Massachusetts Street, and, on Tennessee Street at 23^rd Street. At the November 7 Traffic Safety Commission Meeting, nine (9) residents of the Brook Creek Neighborhood addressed the Commission on this item, mostly in opposition to the request; however, it was noted that the Brook Creek Neighborhood Association has scheduled a neighborhood meeting in February to discuss this issue. The Traffic Safety Commission noted that there appears to definitely be traffic problems in the neighborhood; however, there is no clear consensus, at this time, as to what to do about it. The Traffic Safety Commission voted unanimously, 8-0, to recommend denying the request to establish No Right Turn, 7-9am 3-6pm Mon-Fri, for westbound traffic on 15^th Street at Elmwood Street, Summit Street, Prospect Avenue, Prairie Avenue, Brook Street and Maple Lane.
Strategic Goal Area:		Public Safety
Fiscal Impact (Amount/Source):		None.
Attachments:		TSC Meeting Materials

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