Aurora, Illinois

File #: 13-00702    Version: Name:
Type: Reports/Studies Status: Filed
File created: 9/30/2013 In control: Government Operations Committee
On agenda: 10/22/2013 Final action: 11/5/2013
Title: A Traffic Study to determine the appropriateness of installing School Zone signage by the East Aurora Magnet School occupying the South-East corner of N. Root St. and College Avenue. Ward 2, Alderman Garza
Sponsors: Public Works
TO:      Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
 
FROM:      Eric J. Gallt, City Traffic Engineer
 
DATE:      September 30, 2013
 
SUBJECT: title
A Traffic Study to determine the appropriateness of installing School Zone signage by the East Aurora Magnet School occupying the South-East corner of N. Root St. and College Avenue.  Ward 2, Alderman Garza
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PURPOSE:
To determine the appropriateness of installing School Zone signage by the East Aurora Magnet School on the South-East corner of N. Root St. and College Avenue.  
 
BACKGROUND:
This building was once a Community Service Center, and has since become the East Aurora Magnet School.  Students are arriving on foot, by cars, and by busses.
 
 
 
DISCUSSION:
As this is a school with students regularly arriving and departing by crossing Root Street and College Avenue, School Zone signage would appear to be in order.
 
 
 
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Installation of School one signage will be accomplished by the Operations Department.
 
 
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of school zone signage on Root Street.
 
 
cc:      Alderman Hart-Burns, Chairman
      Alderman Johnson
      Alderman Mesiacos
      Alderman Mervine, Alternate