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��f.Df c�a <br /> c <br /> V 7s <br /> '�[LINO�`' <br /> December 15, 1998 <br /> PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM <br /> NO. 98 - 85 <br /> MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council <br /> FROM: James L. Williams, 7r., City Manager �� <br /> Bruce A. McNabb, Director of Public Works g <br /> Matthew C. Newell, Traffic Engineer �u"f <br /> SUBJECT: Ordinance Authorizing the Establishment of a Traffic Circle <br /> at the intersection of Macon and Edward Streets <br /> At the October meetin� of the Trai�c and Parking Commission, the Commission approved a <br /> request from Macon Place residents to recommend the installation of a traffic circle at the <br /> intersection of Macon and Edward Streets. <br /> A traffic circle is a device that is designed to reduce traffic speeds and volumes on a street by <br /> placing a circular obstacle in the intersection. This obstacle will require vehicles to reduce speed <br /> in order to safely negotiate the intersection. Additionally, the circle will give the impression of the <br /> street not being open to through tra.ffic, thereby potentially reducing traffic volumes. <br /> As with some other traffic improvements, staff will initially install the traffic circle on a <br /> temporary basis. If successful, staff will propose a capital project to place a more permanent <br /> installation at a later date. <br /> Staff will be present to answer any questions the Council may have. <br /> attach: 3 <br />