TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Eric J. Gallt, City Traffic Engineer
DATE: December 31, 2013
SUBJECT: title
A Traffic Study on Pennsylvania Ave. for the installation of Handicap signage - Ward 6, Alderman Saville
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PURPOSE:
To determine the feasibility of installing Handicap signage on Pennsylvania Avenue.
BACKGROUND:
A concerned resident submitted an ACR Case ID 82197 requesting handicap signage for 610 Pennsylvania Avenue. Requested sign to make it easier to transport.
DISCUSSION:
Nature of Handicap is related to dialysis patient. There is no sidewalk connection through the parkway. A ramp exists with access from front door to sidewalk. The property in question does have a driveway. The standard test for approval for a handicap sign on a public street remains either a lack of driveway or lack of access to driveway due to multi family residence. Neither test was met.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Action would require installation of Handicap signage at or near 610 Pennsylvania Avenue.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends denial.
cc: Alderman Hart-Burns, Chairman
Alderman Johnson
Alderman Mesiacos
Alderman Mervine, Alternate