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Subject: Stop Sign Request What was the citizens request/ Did they request a sign type initially? Concern about speeding. Request for a stop sign to address speeding. IffSt. Louis Park Was the sign request appropriate for the issue? No, stop signs are installed M I N N E S 0 T A to establish right-of-way at an intersection. Stop signs do not influence speeding except in the immediate vicinity of the intersection. What steps did you take? We performed a warrant analysis. Collected traffic data on the legs of the intersection far enough away to get accurate speeds. Review sight lines and crash history, in case there were other factors influencing Debra Heiser the assignment of right-of-way at the intersection. The majority of our stop sign Engineering Director requests do not meet the threshold set out by the MMUTCD. In response to the request, we provide the requester with a summary of the information gathered St. Louis Park and how it compares to the thresholds for the requested traffic control. We also provide information explaining that stops signs are not installed to manage speeds, rather for assignment of right-of-way. If you did not approve, what did you offer instead? It depends on what the data shows for speed. In all cases, we offer placing a speed board out on the street to educate drivers on the speed limit in comparison to how fast they are going. In cases where the majority of traffic is traveling at or below the speed limit (85th percentile speed), we have also met with property owners in the field with a hand held radar to assist with the perception of speed. Finally, if the data shows that there are vehicles routinely exceeding the speed limit, we offer targeted police enforcement and have installed speed limit signs on the street. . Did that alternative option achieve the goal and was the citizen happy with the solution? It depends. Most residents are satisfied that we took their request seriously. In the case of a speeding concern, offering a speed board, targeted enforcement, and signs does give the citizen satisfaction that we are doing something. Were there any adverse effects from this alternative solution? No Has this alternative option continued to be recommended? Yes How did you develop this alternative option? The alternatives were developed to be responsive and give the citizen a tangible outcome from their request. Other information: In cases where a stop sign does not meet the warrant thresholds, the City's Traffic Policy allows for citizen petition. If 70% of the property owners within 600 feet of the intersection support the installation of a stop sign, we bring the request to the City Council for consideration. The majority of our requests do not pursue this option. 36 DECEMBER 2017 1 LOCAL ROAD RESEARCH BOARD