Aurora, Illinois

File #: 14-00701    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Reports/Studies Status: Filed
File created: 8/14/2014 In control: Government Operations Committee
On agenda: 10/28/2014 Final action: 11/4/2014
Title: Traffic Study on Fairmont Avenue, 2900 block. Ward 9, Alderman Bugg
Sponsors: Public Works
TO:      Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
 
FROM:      Eric J. Gallt, City Traffic Engineer
 
DATE:       October 20, 2014
 
SUBJECT:title
Traffic Study on Fairmont Avenue, 2900 block. Ward 9, Alderman Bugg  
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PURPOSE:
To investigate speeding concerns on Fairmont Avenue between Grand Ridge Circle and Arcadia Court.  
 
BACKGROUND:
A Resident submitted ACR Case ID 98899 expressing concern regarding vehicle speeds on Fairmont Avenue between Grand Ridge Circle and Arcadia Court.  
 
DISCUSSION:
A Traffic Study for Speeds and Volume was performed for one week in early September 2014.  Speeds in both directions registered: 22 mph for Mean and Median in both eastbound and westbound directions; and 27 mph for the 85th percentile in both directions.  Speed Limit on this Residential Street is the City Standard of 25 mph. Traffic Volumes average approximately 300 vpd.
 
This segment of roadway does not qualify for traffic calming based on speeds and volume.
 
IMPACT STATEMENT:
No impact at this time.  
 
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends the Traffic Study be approved.  
 
 
cc:      Alderman Hart-Burns, Chairman
      Alderman Johnson
      Alderman Mesiacos
      Alderman Mervine, Alternate