Number
081546
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relative to the cost participation under the 2009 Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality Program for the installation of time of day actuated “No Turn on Red” signs at twelve intersections Citywide in various Aldermanic Districts at a total estimated cost of $68,363.23 with an estimated grantor share of $54,690.58, and an estimated City share of $13,672.65.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to enter into a funding agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for installation of traffic control signal improvements at twelve intersections Citywide in various Aldermanic Districts at a total estimated cost of $68,363.23 with an estimated grantor share of $54,690.58, and an estimated City share of $13,672.65, and to install these improvements upon execution of the agreement.
Body
Whereas, The Project Agreement for the installation of time of day actuated “No Turn on Red” signs under the 2009 Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality (CMAQ) Program was approved by the Common Council under File Number 931820; and
Whereas, The intersections of West Center Street and North 51st Street, North Downer Avenue and East Hartford Avenue, North Downer Avenue and East Kenwood Boulevard, East Hartford Avenue and North Maryland Avenue, East Kenwood Boulevard and North Maryland Avenue, West Lisbon Avenue and North 68th Street, West Morgan Avenue and South 20th Street, West Morgan Avenue and South 27th Street, West State Street and North 6th Street, West Washington Boulevard and North 55th Street, West Wells Street and North 35th Street, and West Wisconsin Avenue and North 13th Street have existing “No Turn on Red” signs which are in effect at all times, including times when the restriction is not needed, resulting in unnecessary congestion, wasting fuel and increasing emissions; and
Whereas, Engineering studies have been performed at the afor...
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