Administrative
Report
H.9., File # 23-6838 Meeting Date: 10/3/2023
To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
TITLE
APPROVE INSTALLATION OF ALL-WAY STOP CONTROLS AT THE INTERSECTION OF RINDGE
LANE AND GRAHAM AVENUE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In response to a request from residents, staff performed an analysis of all-way stop (AWS) controls at the intersection of Rindge Lane and Graham Avenue. Staff’s findings were presented to the Public Works & Sustainability Commission (Commission) on March 27, 2023. The Commission voted in support of the installation of AWS controls at this intersection. A copy of the Administrative Report for that meeting is included as an attachment.
This item is being advanced for City Council consideration based on the positive response to the resident survey exceeding the 66% threshold established in the City’s updated AWS Request Policy.
Therefore, staff recommends the installation of an AWS at Rindge Lane and Graham Avenue.
BACKGROUND
Staff received a petition requesting all-way stop controls at the intersection of Rindge Lane and Graham Avenue in August of 2022.
Staff presented the AWS request to the Commission on March 27, 2023. In conformance with the City’s procedures for such a request, staff surveyed residents at addresses within 150 feet of the subject intersection. The survey response rate exceeded the 66% threshold in support of the AWS installation. Due to the high response rate, the matter was advanced to the Commission for consideration. Concurrently, staff also performed its field review of the site and researched the collision history at the intersection. Staff found no safety concerns during these investigations.
After hearing from members of the public, and their deliberations, the Commission recommended the AWS request be forwarded to the City Council for consideration and recommended installation of the AWS. The attached administrative report for the March 27, 2023 Commission meeting provides more information on the request and the analysis of the intersection.
COORDINATION
Public Works Department coordinated public outreach, the safety evaluation, and creation of this report, with input from the Public Works & Sustainability Commission.
H.9., File # 23-6838 Meeting Date: 10/3/2023
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost to install additional signage and associated appurtenances to complete the AWS control at this intersection is estimated at $2,000. Funding for the installation of new stop controls is available in the City’s Traffic Calming budget.
APPROVED BY:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
· Public Works and Sustainability Commission Administrative Report from March 27, 2023 and Exhibits