96-72 DESIGNATING TWO-WAY TRAFFIC

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ti O4.Df c� -. C V 70 � �r �[(INO�Y November 7, 1996 PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM NO. 96-72 MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council I� FROM: James L. Williams, Jr., Ci Mana er ' tY g Bruce A. McNabb,Director of Public Works Matthew C. Newell, Traftic Engineer SUBJECT: Opening of Edward Street between Eldorado and Wood Streets to Two-way traffic. Attached is a resolution authorizing the opening of Edward Street between Eldorado and Wood Streets to two-way traffic. This resolution is similar to that for Church Street which was passed by this Council last year. With the success of two-way traffic on Church Street, the need for the Edward Street portion of the one-way couple no longer e�usts. There is no longer a need for a street specifically designated to carry southbound traffic that has been diverted from Church Street. As shown in the attached excerpts from the Traffic and Parking Commission discussion, there is general support and encouragement from the residents living along Edward Street to open the street to two-way traffic. The Macon Place and NWRAPS neighborhood groups have come out in support of this change, despite some concerns from residents in the Macon Place neighborhood as to whether it would prompt an increase in traffic through their neighborhood. While Staff feels that a significant increase is unlikely, it can be monitored and addressed if necessary. As with Church Street, minor changes will be needed on Edward in terms of traffic signs and striping. The traffic signals at Edward and Eldorado Streets will need to be modified with south facing indications. The costs for these changes will be approximately $2,000 in material, which will be provided and installed by the Traffic and Parking Division of the Public Works Department. The Traffic and Parking Commission and City Staff support returning Edward Street to two-way traffic. Staff will be present to answer any questions the Council may have.