TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Eric J. Gallt, City Traffic Engineer
DATE: May 27, 2016
SUBJECT:title
A Traffic Study for Old Indian Trail in the 600-900 Blocks. Ward 6, Alderman Saville.
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PURPOSE:
A Traffic Study for Old Indian Trail in the 600-900 Blocks to determine Traffic Counts and Speeds.
BACKGROUND:
A Resident submitted ACR Case ID 141266 complaining that their mailbox on Old Indian Trail had been hit several times.
DISCUSSION:
Old Indian Trail is classified as a Minor Collector, but has a 25 mph speed limit. The roadway has no sidewalk on either side, nor any curb and gutter. There is a dashed yellow centerline. Traffic counters on Old Indian Trail revealed an ADT of 3,600 VPD. Speeds were found to be average 31 mph, with a 85th percentile of 36 mph and a median of 31 mph.
A Traffic Study on Old Indian Trail taken 10 years ago revealed an ADT of 4,000 VPD. Speeds back then were also found to be an average 31 mph, with a 85th percentile of 36 mph and a median of 31 mph.
This section of roadway does qualify for traffic calming based on Traffic Calming Policy
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