TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Eric J. Gallt, City Traffic Engineer
DATE: October 6, 2014
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A Traffic Study for Felten Road. Ward 1, Alderman Bohman
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PURPOSE:
A Traffic Study to measure traffic speed and volume on Felten Road between Orchid Street and Reckinger Road.
BACKGROUND:
An E-mail from Alderman Bohman requested a Traffic Survey be done on Felten Road between Orchid Street and Reckinger Road to measure vehicle Speeds and Volumes. A Weekday Study revealed an ADT of 3,800 vehicles per day (vpd). The Average Speed was 31 mph, with an 85th percentile of 35 mph.
The roadway should be a 30 MPH road but is inadequately posted.
DISCUSSION:
A Weekday Study revealed an ADT of 3,800 vehicles per day (vpd). The Average Speed was 31 mph, with an 85th percentile of 35 mph. This roadway is a route for the Pace Bus System.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Traffic study approved.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends installation of 30 MPH signs at Reckinger for NB and Orchid for SB with 20 MPH advisory speeds added to curve ahead signs.
cc: Alderman Hart-Burns, Chairman
Alderman Johnson
Alderman Mesiacos
Alderman Mervine, Alternate