Number
050096
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BAUMAN
Title
Substitute resolution directing the repainting of lane lines on West State and West Wells Streets between North 11th and North 27th Streets, and East State Street from North Prospect Avenue to North Van Buren Street.
Analysis
This resolution directs the Department of Public Works to repaint the lines on West State and West Wells Streets between North 11th and North 27th Streets to provide a center line with one travel lane and one parking lane in each direction with appropriate left turn lane markings at North 27th Street and North 17th Street. The resolution also directs the department to repaint East State Street from North Prospect Avenue to North Van Buren Street with a center line that provides one travel lane and one parking lane in each direction.
Body
Whereas, The current lane and traffic marking arrangement on West State St. and West Wells Street between North 11th and North 27th Streets provides for an offset center line which has created a safety hazard for motorists and pedestrians, especially in winter driving conditions; and
Whereas, The current traffic lane markings on East State Street between North Prospect Avenue and North Van Buren Street also have created confusion and safety hazards during winter driving conditions; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Department of Public Works is directed to repaint the lane lines on West State and West Wells Streets between North 11th and North 27th Streets, and East State Street between North Prospect Avenue and North Van Buren Street; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the markings shall provide a center line with one travel lane and one parking lane in each direction with appropriate left turn lane markings at North 27th Street and North 17th Street and that the markings on East State Street between North Prospect Avenue and North Van Buren Street shal...
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