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, ,�"< <br /> EXCERPTS FROM <br /> TRAFFIC & PARKING COMMITTEE MEETING <br /> NOVEMBER, 1993 <br /> Item #2 Request for stop signs at College and Packard Streets. <br /> Newell stated that he expected an increase in traffic with the <br /> barricades, but was surprised that the traffic counts had <br /> doubled since the barriers were installed. There are now only <br /> two main exits to Monroe Street. The traffic volume increased <br /> as expected. College is now a more prominent street, as is <br /> Packard. The speeds did not increase throughout the area. The <br /> volume on Edward Street is staying the same. In calculating <br /> accident rates, he took into account the pre-barrier volumes, <br /> which was when the accidents occurred. He has not received <br /> complaints prior to this about the' accident rates at this <br /> intersection. <br /> Barthelemy stated there is a sight problem at Packard and King. <br /> This intersection has been a problem for years and years. <br /> Cook saw two close calls in the five minutes he was at the <br /> intersection. <br /> Newell stated that the reason the barriers were installed, which <br /> is to slow through traffic and crime, is the same reason there <br /> is a problem with speed and carelessness at this intersection. <br /> Barthelemy stated the barriers were installed to prohibit the <br /> through traffic. Again, the people who live around this inter- <br /> section know how dangerous it is, but it is the transients and <br /> their disregard for other vehicles • that make the problem. He <br /> added there is also a sight visibility problem. <br /> . It was� motioned and seconded (Bauer/Barthelemy) to accept staff <br /> recommendation to place stop signs �at the intersection of <br /> College and Packard Streets facing College Street. There being <br /> no one opposed, the motion carried. <br />