Recommendation
This item was brought forward by Ald. Cummings to establish two stop signs on Penhurst Way at Austin Court. If approved, this intersection is recommended to be an All Way stop since it is not safe to stop traffic in two direction and not the third approach in this case. Engineering staff has reviewed this request and does not see why a stop condition should be installed at this location. Normally, engineering would conduct a traffic study at this intersection. However, since the volumes of traffic are very low, a warrant to install an All Way stop would not be met in this case. The Department of Public Works does not recommend approval of this item. Instead, the residents and Alderman should contact the school bussing company to insure that, during a bus stop condition, that the street crossing is safe for students.
This item was discussed at the September 14, 2020, Building and Grounds Meeting and held to the October 5, 2020, meeting. Ald. Cummings is going to review this item in more detail with the School district. Subsequently, Engineering staff has reviewed this location and would support the installation of a Bus Stop warning sign (S3-1) in advance of the bus stop location.
This item was discussed at the October 5, 2020 Building and Grounds Meeting and held to the November 2, 2020, meeting. Ald. Cummings is going to review this item in more detail with the School district.