To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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APPROVE THE INSTALLATION OF ALL-WAY STOP CONTROLS AT THE INTERSECTION OF FELTON LANE AND RUHLAND AVENUE
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In response to a request from residents, staff has performed an analysis of all-way stop controls at the intersection of Felton Lane and Ruhland Avenue. The subject intersection was evaluated with respect to enhancing pedestrian and motorist safety. Staff's findings were presented to the Public Works Commission on May 23, 2022. The Commission voted unanimously in support of the installation of all-way stop controls at this intersection. A copy of the Administrative Report for that meeting is included as an attachment.
This item is being advanced for City Council consideration based on analysis of reported correctible traffic collisions at the intersection. Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) data indicates there were five reported crashes in a twelve-month period that can be considered potentially correctible. Installing all-way stop controls at the subject intersection could increase pedestrian and vehicle safety by reducing conflicts to motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. Therefore, staff recommends that the City Council approve the installation of all-way stop controls at the intersection of Felton Lane and Ruhland Avenue.
BACKGROUND
Staff received a petition in November 2021 requesting all-way stop controls at the intersection of Felton Lane and Ruhland Avenue. Staff proceeded to collect resident support data, perform field observations, and review accident history information as per the City's recently updated policy for this type of resident request.
Staff mailed a survey to 42 residences within 150-feet of the intersection to determine support for the request. To date only 14 responses have been received, all supportive, which is a response rate of 33%. The response rate required to advance the issue of 66% ...
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