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<br /> MINUTES <br /> CITY COUNCIL <br /> SEPTEMBER 8, 201.0 <br /> McGraw asked how far the accident was from the LaBore Road/Arcade <br /> Street intersection. 1t was estimated to be a little over 1,000 feet which is <br /> approximately 2 to 3 city blocks. <br /> The City Administrator reported that he has significant traffic data from <br /> the 2004, 2005, and 2010 traffic studies the Sheriffls Department <br /> conducted on LaBore Road. Not only did speeds at over 10 mph the speed <br /> limit decrease significantly, but speeds at over 5 mph also decreased <br /> substantially. <br /> Blesener asked how LaBore Road compared to other roads with similar <br /> traffic volumes. Entner reported that the worst street he patrols has about <br /> 10% of vehicles traveling at 10 mph over the speed limit. Entner again <br /> stated that speeding is not an issue on LaBore Road, and outlined the <br /> patrolling efforts in that area as well as the use of speed boards and <br /> trailers. <br /> Montour asked if there were adequate speed limit signs on LaBore Road. <br /> Entner indicated that there were and indicated that there are three from <br /> Edgerton Street to County Road D. <br /> Keis stated that his first reaction was that if a neighborhood wanted a stop <br /> sign, one should be installed. He pointed out, however, that the studies <br /> have shown that the use of stop signs to reduce speed have the opposite <br /> effect as drivers will then speed up to make up lost time. Entner agreed <br /> and indicated that a driver stopping for a sign at LaBore and Arcade could <br /> get their speed up to 45 or 50 miles per hour in about 1,000 feet. <br /> Keis suggested that perhaps a temporary stop sign would be useful. Once <br /> driving behavior changed, that sign could be taken down. Entner <br /> discouraged a temporary stop sign as he believed it would be too <br /> confusing to have it in place and then removed. The City Administrator <br /> agreed, and pointed out that people would have gotten used to it, expected <br /> that it was still in place, and accidents could then occur. The <br /> Administrator pointed out the stop signs in the 7-corners area of the City <br /> and the fact that accidents occur in that area. He indicated that studies say <br /> that a stop sign should not be installed to control speed. Their purpose is <br /> for right-of--way control. Studies indicated that cities should be very <br /> careful where stop signs are installed because of resulting problems if <br /> drivers feel they are unwarranted. The City Administrator indicated that <br /> there are other traffic calming measures that can be used to help reduce <br /> speeds on roadways, such as narrowing the roads, increased enforcement, <br /> installation of medians, etc. <br /> 5 <br /> <br />