TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Eric J. Gallt, City Traffic Engineer
DATE: October 11, 2016
SUBJECT:title
A Traffic Study for Golden Oaks Parkway in the 1100 block. Ward 6, Alderman Saville.
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PURPOSE:
A Traffic Study for Golden Oaks Parkway in the 1100 block to determine traffic speeds and volumes.
BACKGROUND:
A Resident submitted PS # 1987565 expressing concerns about speeding on Golden Oaks Parkway in the 1100 block.
DISCUSSION:
Golden Oaks Parkway is classified as a Minor Collector, but has a 25 mph speed limit.
Traffic counters on Golden Oaks Parkway revealed an ADT of 550 veh/day. Speeds were found to be average 23 mph, with a 85th percentile of 29 mph and a median of 23 mph.
Based on Traffic Calming Policy, this segment of roadway does not qualify for traffic calming.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
No impact at this time.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends acceptance of traffic study.
cc: Alderman Hart-Burns, Chairman
Alderman Bugg
Alderman Franco
Alderman Mervine, Alternate