HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-04-210 TRAFFIC COMMISSION MINUTES Caldwell City Traffic Commission Minutes ��_�.-_
January 4 2010 10:30 AM ��� `'
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Present: Chairman Larry Osgood, Chief Allgood, Chief Wendelsdorf, Mayor Nancolas, Brent
Orton, Brian Billingsley Secretary: Tammy Frans
Old Business -
1. Previous Meeting Notes 12-07-2009
Request for °C�osswa/ks"at Montana and A/der and a�F/ashing Schoo/sign° (Ron Fisse)
Recent completion of the new Washington Elementary School has significantly increased
traffic flow and the number of e%mentary age pedestrians in the area. Mr. Fisse requests
attention to the intersection of Montana A venue and Alder Street.
There are currently no crosswalks, sidewalk or curb and gutter on that section of Montana
A venue near Alder Street. lt is agreed by the Tra�c Commission that further in vestigation is
needed including consideration of a new crossing techno%gy known as a"HAWK" crossing.
The motion was made and TC agreed unanimously to have multiple members of the
Commission make site visits to the area and report back at the next meeting,
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° Peiform site visits and �eport findings at next meeting.
Current Meeting Notes 01-04-2010
Site visit findings and follow-up discussion
Geographic factors noted are: (see attached exhibits)
• Intersection Offset
� Detached sidewalk on the South side of Alder Street
• No sidewalks on all 4 legs
Long-term Geographic factors to consider: (see attached exhibits)
• The newly open section of Alder Street is to become a"Blvd" like setting which will
eliminate the currently offset intersection.
Suggested Long Term Solutions:
• Install H.A.W.K. Crosswalk (Overhead Crosswalk) Estimated cost 20K to 25K
• Illuminated Crosswalk at Spruce Street and Linden Street
• Extend 25 mph Speed limit from Linden Street to Spruce Street on Montana Avenue
Suggested Immediate Action:
� Extend existing Syringa School Zone past Alder Street to the South 100'
• Reduce Speed limit on Montana Avenue to 30 mph from Linden Street to Larch
Street
The motion was made and TC agreed unanimously to implement the above suggested
"Immediate Actions" and continue to pursue the HAWK crosswalk as a long term solution.
�` L �' Request Street Department implements ° lmmediate Action" items
e `` Meet with Roger Quarles, Caldwell School Superintendent to discuss
possible partnership and cost sharing solutions
New Business
There was no °Nev�' business in January
The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for February 1st at 10:30 am