TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Eric J. Gallt, City Traffic Engineer
DATE: October 15, 2013
SUBJECT: title
A Traffic Study for a Stoughton Cr. DEAF CHILD handicap sign. Ward 8, Alderman Mervine
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PURPOSE:
To determine the possibility installing DEAF CHILD handicap signage on Stoughton Circle.
BACKGROUND:
A concerned resident submitted a request to the Alderman's Office for DEAF CHILD signage on Stoughton Circle. There is no such sign there now.
DISCUSSION:
When evidence is presented showing the presence of a resident handicap child with a problem that drivers should be warned of, appropriate handicap signage may be installed.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Operation Department would be required to install one 'Deaf Child' sign.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval.
cc: Alderman Hart-Burns, Chairman
Alderman Johnson
Alderman Mesiacos
Alderman Mervine, Alternate