Number
180162
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to direct the permanent removal of all traffic control signal equipment at the intersection of the eastbound IH 94 exit ramp and North 13th Street in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to direct the permanent removal of all traffic control signal equipment at the intersection of the eastbound IH 94 exit ramp and North 13th Street in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Body
Whereas, The traffic control signal at the intersection of the eastbound IH 94 exit ramp and North 13th Street is unwarranted; and
Whereas, The Common Council directed the Commissioner of Public Works to shut down and cover the traffic control signal at the intersection of the eastbound IH 94 exit ramp and North 13th Street under Common Council File Number 131446; and
Whereas; The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has granted approval for removal of the traffic control signal at the intersection of the eastbound IH 94 exit ramp and North 13th Street which is on the connecting highway system; and
Whereas, The traffic control signal at the intersection of the eastbound IH 94 exit ramp and North 13th Street has been shut down and covered since July 20, 2016; and
Whereas, Sufficient time has passed for an engineering evaluation and safety study to be performed following the shut down and covering of the traffic control signal at the intersection of the eastbound IH 94 exit ramp and North 13th Street; and
Whereas, The results of the engineering evaluation and safety study indicate that the shut down and covering of the traffic control signal at the intersection of the eastbound IH 94 exit ramp and North 13th Street has not reduced safety, and has resulted in improved traffic flow and reduced traffic congestion; and
Whereas, Permanent removal of all traffic control equipment is recommended; now, theref...
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