Number
080730
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to shut down and cover an unwarranted traffic control signal and to install a four-way stop control at the intersection of West Washington Street and South 5th Street in the 12th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to shut down and cover an unwarranted traffic control signal on a trial basis and to install a temporary four-way stop control at the intersection of West Washington Street and South 5th Street in the 12th Aldermanic District. This temporary shut down will allow the Department of Public Works to monitor traffic operations and safety at this intersection prior to recommending permanent removal of this signal.
Body
Whereas, The traffic control signal at the intersection of West Washington Street and South 5th Street is unwarranted following the conversion of South 5th and South 6th Streets to two-way traffic between West Washington Street and West Florida Street; and
Whereas, The continued operation of the traffic control signal results in a waste of electrical energy, fuel, and maintenance personnel hours, and causes unnecessary delay for drivers and pedestrians; and
Whereas, The installation of a temporary four-way stop control is recommended at the intersection following the shut down and covering of the traffic control signal; and
Whereas, An evaluation will be performed following the shut down and covering of the traffic control signal at West Washington Street and South 5th Street to determine if the traffic control signal should be permanently removed; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of Public Works be directed to shut down and cover an unwarranted traffic control signal and install a temporary four-way stop control at West Washington Street and South 5th Street.
Requestor
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