City of Milwaukee - File #: 070654

• File #: 070654
• Version: 0
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Placed On File
• File created: 9/5/2007
• In control: COMMON COUNCIL
• Final action: 10/15/2013
• Title: Resolution relating to the installation of pedestrian yield signs at the Riverwalk pedestrian crossings on West Wells Street and East Wells Street.
• Sponsors: ALD. BAUMAN
• Indexes: PEDESTRIAN AREAS, RIVERWALKS, SIGNS

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
10/15/2013	0	COMMON COUNCIL	PLACED ON FILE	Pass	15:0
10/2/2013	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE	Pass	4:0
9/12/2007	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR; Minutes note: Appearance by: Bob Bryson, Department of Public Works	Pass	5:0
9/7/2007	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
9/5/2007	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number

070654

Version

ORIGINAL

Reference

Sponsor

ALD. BAUMAN

Title

Resolution relating to the installation of pedestrian yield signs at the Riverwalk pedestrian crossings on West Wells Street and East Wells Street.

Analysis

This resolution directs the Commissioner of Public Works to approve, and the Department of Public Works to install, appropriate yield to pedestrian signs within the street at the Riverwalk pedestrian crossings on West Wells Street and East Wells Street. This installation is a demonstration project. The resolution also provides that all costs of materials and installation shall be reimbursed by the Westown Business Improvement District # 5 and by Business Improvement District #15 (Downtown Riverwalk).

Body

Whereas, The Westown Business Improvement District # 5 and the Milwaukee Riverwalk Business Improvement District # 15 have requested installation of yield to pedestrian signs within the street on East Wells Street and West Wells Street at the Riverwalk pedestrian crossings on each side of the bridge crossing the Milwaukee River; and

Whereas, Studies of in-street yield to pedestrian signs in other municipalities find that pedestrian safety is enhanced, traffic is slowed, and the volume of pedestrian use is increased; and

Whereas, The approved 2007 Operating Plans for Westown and Riverwalk Business Improvement Districts include budgeted funds sufficient to reimburse the City of Milwaukee for all costs of materials and installation of the requested yield to pedestrian signs; and

Whereas, Evaluation of the impact of the installation of the proposed yield to pedestrian signs on traffic safety will provide guidance for determining the feasibility and utility of further installations affecting Riverwalk and other pedestrian traffic locations in downtown areas; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of Public Works is directed to approve, and the Department of Public Works is directed to install, appropriate pedestrian yield signs within West Wells Street and East Wells Street at the Riverwalk crossings west and east of the Milwaukee River; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Department of Public Works is authorized to expend all funds necessary to the costs of materials and installation of the in-street Riverwalk signs on West Wells Street and East Wells Street to be fully reimbursed by funds provided under agreement with the Westown Business Improvement District # 5 and the Milwaukee Riverwalk Business Improvement District # 15; and, be it

Further Resolved, That, if the Commissioner of Public Works should determine that the impact and operation of the in-street yield to pedestrian signs should pose an imminent risk of harm to the public or to property, he may direct the immediate removal of the signs at the expense of the City.

Requestor

Drafter

LRB 07454-2

RLW

8/20/07