TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Robert Greene, PE, City Traffic Engineer
DATE: 3/13/18 18-0208
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A traffic study for Jackson Street, Bardwell Street to Downer Place. Ward 3, Alderman Mesiacos.
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PURPOSE:
A traffic study for Jackson Street, Bardwell Street to Downer Place to determine need for additional speed limit signage.
BACKGROUND:
Resident submitted PS # 3551620, complaining about motorist driving carelessly, not paying attention to speed limit and pedestrian school children.
DISCUSSION:
Jackson Street is classified as a minor collector with the exception of the segment between 5th Avenue and North Avenue, where classification is a major collector. Jackson Street is approximately 34 feet width, north of Parker Avenue and 24 feet in width south of Parker Avenue, with a 25 mph speed limit. On street parking and sidewalk exist on both sides for the majority of Jackson Street.
A speed study was performed on Jackson Street, between 5th Avenue and Hoyles Avenue, to collect free flow vehicle speeds away from the influence of all-way stop intersections. An average vehicle speed of 28 MPH resulted from the study. Speed of vehicles near the schools on Jackson Street are limited by the presence of all-way stop controlled intersections and vehicle congestion during student pick-up and drop-off periods. Speed limit signage is prevalent for both directions of Jackson Street except between Binder Street and 5th Avenue.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Street Department and APD resources.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends placement of northbound and southbound 25 MPH speed limit signs, on Jackson Street, near 7th Avenue. Also, recommend random, selective speed enforcement by APD.
cc: Alderman Hart-Burns, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Lofchie
Alderman Franco, Alternate