Number
091415
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing the permanent removal of all traffic control signal equipment at the intersections of West Mineral Street and South 5th Street, and West Washington Street and South 5th Street.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the permanent removal of all traffic control signal equipment at the intersections of West Mineral Street and South 5th Street, and West Washington Street and South 5th Street.
Body
Whereas, The traffic signals at the intersections of West Mineral Street and South 5th Street, and West Washington Street and South 5th Street are no longer warranted following the two-way conversion of South 5th and South 6th Streets from West Washington to West Florida Streets; and
Whereas, The Common Council authorized the Commissioner of Public Works to shut down and cover the traffic control signal at West Mineral Street and South 5th Street under Common Council File Number 080729; and
Whereas, The Common Council authorized the Commissioner of Public Works to shut down and cover the traffic control signal at West Washington Street and South 5th Street under Common Council File Number 080730; and
Whereas, Affected portions of South 5th Street and West Washington Street are currently on the State Connecting Highway System; and
Whereas, The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT) has granted approval for removal of both signals; and
Whereas, The traffic control signals at the intersections of West Mineral Street and South 5th Street, and West Washington Street and South 5th Street have been shut down and covered since November 10, 2008; 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 signals at the intersections of West Mineral Street and South 5th Street, and West Washington Street and South 5th Street; and
Whereas, The results of the engineering ...
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