TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Eric J. Gallt, City Traffic Engineer
DATE: August 22, 2013
SUBJECT: title
A Traffic Study requesting Felten Road and Reckinger Road intersection change to 4-Way STOP. Ward 1, Alderman Schuler
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PURPOSE:
To complete a traffic study to determine the appropriateness of installing a four way stop at the intersection of Felten Road and Reckinger Road
BACKGROUND:
The Alderman's Office received a request from a resident for the installation of a 4-Way STOP signs to reduce speeds on Reckinger due to cut-through traffic.
DISCUSSION:
For a 4-Way STOP to be installed, a Traffic Study will be necessary to demonstrate that traffic/pedestrian volumes and/or crash history justify the signage. The MUTCD Sec. 2B.04 (Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices) clearly states: YIELD or STOP signs should not be used for speed control. Also: Crash records [should] indicate that five or more crashes that involve the failure to yield the right-of-way at the intersection under the normal right-of-way rule have been reported within a 3-year period. Crash records kept by the Aurora Police Department indicate that zero crashes occurred during a three year period from 8/13/2010 to 8/13/2013. Traffic volumes do not justify the placement of an all way stop. There is not a significant pedestrian volume.
Since both roadways are designated as collector roadways, they would not be considered cut thru routes but rather choice routes.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Based on staff recommendations no impact.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends denial
cc: Alderman Hart-Burns, Chairman
Alderman Johnson
Alderman Mesiacos
Alderman Mervine, Alternate