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C�.2�k-2 <br /> ➢ Because the traffic volume on Jeter Street is relatively low, the stop signs will not <br /> inconvenience large numbers of drivers, and the noise consequences of the <br /> stops will not be as noticeable as at intersections on busier streets. <br /> ➢ Residents of all four corner properties at the intersection, who are most <br /> susceptible to additional noise and emissions from vehicle braking and <br /> acceleration with stop signs, signed the requesting petition. <br /> ➢ The stop signs are not likely to cause measurable diversion of traffic to <br /> neighboring local streets, because the volume on Jeter Street is relatively low, <br /> and the street connections and stop-control pattern of the surrounding roadway <br /> nefinrork do not seem conducive to such diversion. <br /> If Council approves the stop signs, installation will not be immediate. The petition was <br /> submitted very recently, and the approval process has been greatly expedited. Staff <br /> must still take field measurements, prepare a design plan, and arrange for construction <br /> of the required signs and markings. Installation of the "STOP" legend and limit line <br /> pavement markings must occur simultaneously with the actual stop signs to ensure <br /> public safety at a new stop-controlled location. Because the pavement must be <br /> thoroughly dry to allow a durable installation of these markings, wet weather can delay <br /> the work. Staff anticipates this stop sign installation may not be completed until the end <br /> of October, but will work toward sooner implementation as weather and workload <br /> permit. <br /> Alternative <br /> Do not install the proposed stop signs. Place intersection warning signs with "cross <br /> traffic does not stop" supplementary plates or other similar warning signs on all four of <br /> the intersection approaches. <br /> Fiscal Impact <br /> The stop signs and related pavement markings can be installed for an estimated cost of <br /> $2,000, which funds are available in the 2004-2005 Capital Improvement Program <br /> budget in the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program. Minor maintenance costs will be <br /> incurred in future years. <br /> ^ � / <br /> �, <br /> � <br /> Richard K. Haygood I atterson Ed Everett <br /> Traffic Engineer munity Development Services Director City Manager <br /> RKH:ss <br /> Attachment — Petition Cover Letter <br /> sAibrary/reports/Richard/stop sign installation jetter B hanison <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br />