TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Eric J. Gallt, City Traffic Engineer
DATE: January 17, 2014
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A Traffic Study for Sunnymere parking signage in front of the two exit/entrances at 925 Sixth Avenue. Ward 3; Alderman Mesiacos
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PURPOSE:
To determine the need for NO PARKING signage in front of 925 Sixth Avenue.
BACKGROUND:
A resident sent an E-mail to the City expressing concern about parking signage in front of Sunnymere, at 925 Sixth Avenue. They stressed that traffic exiting Sunnymere has a poor line-of-site on Sixth Avenue, forcing exiting cars "to pull forward quite far to see if there are any on-coming vehicles."
DISCUSSION:
An inspection revealed that there are no restrictions for parking in front of Sunnymere, not by signage or yellow curb. The complaint of poor line-of-site would appear to be valid, especially if a large van is parked next to the exit.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The installation would require funding for the Sign Department.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends installing Yellow Curb and NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER for a distance to be determined from each exit/entrance, weather permitting.
cc: Alderman Hart-Burns, Chairman
Alderman Johnson
Alderman Mesiacos
Alderman Mervine, Alternate