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Page 2 <br /> last three)to make solution to the <br /> • sure you are getting problem. <br /> a reasonable picture <br /> of the area. Local If the problem is not significant <br /> police departments, enough to warrant a stop sign, <br /> county highway explain this to the person <br /> departments,and/or requesting the sign. Assure them <br /> the department of that the situation will be <br /> transportation are reviewed on a periodic basis and <br /> action will be taken should the :: <br /> the usual sources � > <br /> • <br /> for accident data situation change. If more <br /> effective solutions to the problem <br /> 2. Traffic volume exist,explain the alternatives and Where to use a stop <br /> study-Traffic count what action will be taken to sign: <br /> data is collected and correct the problem. If a stop Intersections with a <br /> analyzed by putting sign is the best solution to the • <br /> traffic count problem,give the person demonstrated accident <br /> machines on each requesting the sign an accurate problem involving <br /> approach to an estimate on how long it will take right-angle turn and <br /> intersection for a 48 before the sign is in place. left-turn accidents. <br /> hour period during Usually stop signs must be <br /> the week(Monday- approved by the local • Intersections with sight <br /> Friday). commission,council,or board, obstructions on the <br /> which may meet only once or approaches that restrict <br /> 3. Sight distance study twice a month. sight lines of <br /> -Sight lines for conflicting traffic. <br /> • traffic approaching Keep Good Records Uncontrolled <br /> the intersection are • <br /> reviewed and All requests for stop signs should intersections with much <br /> analyzed using field be documented,whether or not heavier traffic on onestreet than on the other. <br /> measurements. they result in the installation of a <br /> stop sign. These records are <br /> useful for future inquiries about • Intersections with <br /> heavy on <br /> Determine the Solution why there is or is not a stop sign heavy traffic aon <br /> at a particular location. Keeping <br /> proaches. <br /> After conducting the appropriate good records(and simply having <br /> studies,you may find the a good record system)is a key <br /> following: factor in successfully defending Problems that cannot <br /> your agency in any legal action be addressed with <br /> 1. You could not that may arise. stop signs: <br /> verify the problem Reducing speeding <br /> or the problem is Prepared by George Calebaugh. • <br /> not significant P.E.,Senior Transportation <br /> enough to justify Engineer with RLK Kuusisto,Ltd. • Eliminating cut- <br /> any action. through traffic on <br /> residential streets. <br /> For more information,contact one <br /> 2. There is a problem, of our four offices: • Providing a safer <br /> but there are more for <br /> effective solutions Minnetonka (612)933-0972 environment <br /> than the installation St.Paul (612)645-0393 pedestrians. <br /> of a stop sign. Hibbing (218)262-5528 <br /> . Twin Ports (218)720-6219 <br /> 3. The requested stop 121—.1‹ <br /> sign is an effective <br />