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indicates that it falls well short of the 200 per hour average during 8 hours for minor streets required by the Caltrans warrant. If the City's reduced warrants were applicable, the subordinate criteria (see #7 on attached warrants) could be met if Council adopted a finding that pedestrian activity from the nearby park merits additional protection from vehicle traffic ~&~ The purpose of stop sign warrants is to provide a reasonable balance of safety and traffic flow considerations in evaluating the need for stop signs. Reasons for avoiding installation of stop signs that do not meet warrants include: ,. Additional stops make travel more inconvenient; ,. increased noise and exhaust emissions from starting and stopping of vehicles; ,. a perceived sense of safety by pedestrians and drivers that fails to recognize other hazards, leading to careless behaviors, and ,. a general disregard for stop signs where there is little cross traffic, particularly from people familiar with the area. Alternatives 1. Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the installation of stop signs on the eastbound and westbound approaches of Hopkins Avenue at King Street. Approval could be based on the community's expressed desire to provide extra protection for the significant number of pedestrians crossing to/from the immediately adjacent Stafford Park, and projections that the resulting vehicle delays on Hopkins Avenue would be considered acceptable according to usual City standards. 2. Deny authorization for the stop signs on the approaches of Hopkins Avenue to King Street, based on failure to meet the engineering criteria of the City's current stop sign policy, and the potential negative impacts previously described in this report. The intersection would remain in its present control configuration with stops on the northbound and southbound approaches of King Street and no controls on Hopkins Avenue. Fiscal Impacts If approved, stop sign and related markings installation costs are estimated @ $2,500. Funds for this expenditure are available in the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program of the Capital Improvement Program Budget. /"; "ì . /, ~', / / I ~f:.~ '-.C, q 77 ' y',f',- J" ~.' .. ~ /.j Richard K. Haygood¡; .Joel fatterso~/J Traffic Engineer // Manager, Engineering & Construction .. J RKH:ss Sllibrarylreportsmcharri'STOP SIGN INST ALLA TlON_HOPKINS A VENUE Attachment: ,. Meeting Notes on Traffic Issues - Stop Signs at Hopkins ,.. City Stop Sign Policy -3- . '-r--'- ... "-""'Y""