To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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APPROVE THE INSTALLATION OF ALL-WAY STOP CONTROLS, INCLUDING APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS, AT THE INTERSECTION OF RINDGE LANE AND MATHEWS AVENUE.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In response to a petition submitted by residents on October 15, 2018, staff performed an analysis of an all-way stop request at the intersection of Rindge Lane and Mathews Avenue. Staff presented the findings to the Public Works Commission on August 26, 2019 and asked the Commission to evaluate the request to install all-way stop controls. After considering the analysis, the Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council approve the installation of the stop controls at the proposed intersection, as well as associated signage and pavement markings. Additionally, the Commission recommended the installation of "KEEP CLEAR" pavement markings at the adjacent driveway that accesses the CVS Pharmacy and Grocery Outlet.
The Commission agenda report, its diagrams and attachments and the draft meeting minutes from August 26, 2019 are included in Attachment 1. The additional Commission recommendation for "KEEP CLEAR" pavement markings is illustrated in Attachment 2.
BACKGROUND
Staff received a resident petition on October 15, 2018 requesting all-way stop controls at the intersection of Rindge Lane and Mathews Avenue. Due to construction of the new commercial center adjacent to the subject intersection, staff postponed studying the intersection until after construction was complete in order to accurately assess intersection operations. Prior to construction activities, local residents relayed their concerns to staff regarding the current intersection design and the various conflicts it causes for pedestrians and vehicles. Staff proceeded to collect data, perform field observations, obtain measurements, and gather vehicle speeds, turning movements, and pedestrian counts.
Rindge Lane is classif...
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