09-08-2020 Council Work Session Packet

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WS – Item 4 WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT Work Session Item No. 4 Date: September 8, 2020 To: City Council From: Diane Hankee, City Engineer Re: Lois Lane Traffic Evaluation Background At the July 27, 2020 City Council meeting, residents from Lois Lane presented their concerns over speeding, vehicle noise, thru traffic and pedestrian safety within the neighborhood. They asked for the City Council’s help in addressing their concerns. The speed limit on Lois Lane is 30 mph. The City’s Public Safety Department (PD) has been on site monitoring the conditions and obtaining traffic data on Lois Lane between Lake Drive (CSAH 23) and Sherwood Lane. This work included: • Deploying the traffic data collector which identified 85% of motorists traveled at a speed just under 30 mph. It also included data showing the high speed near 70 mph. • The PD implemented directed patrol enforcement between the peak hours 1500- 1700. • The PD obtained speed data for garbage trucks identifying their travel to be at or below 30 mph. The City’s Traffic Safety Committee used input from the neighborhood and data collected to provide the following recommendations to mitigate concerns: • Neighborhood education via City mailing “20 is plenty” brochure. This has been completed. • Install a painted centerline skip stripe between Lake Drive (CSAH 23) and Sherwood Lane • Install 30 mph speed limit signs along the straight section of Lois Lane • Install four curve ahead warning signs with cautionary speed signs. Note these signs are not enforceable for speed, however failing to drive safely can be considered reckless driving or other. • Complete a post implementation evaluation: o Deploy the traffic data collector again to measure progress. o Consider temporary or permanent driver feedback sign if speed is determined to still be an issue. Funding would need to be identified.