Number
100909
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing the installation of a new traffic control signal at the intersection of West Bolivar Avenue and South 20th Street in the 13th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to install a new traffic control signal at the intersection of West Bolivar Avenue and South 20th Street with funding from the Department of Public Works capital fund.
Body
Whereas, The traffic volumes at the intersection of West Bolivar Avenue and South 20th Street exceed federal warrants in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for the installation of a traffic control signal; and
Whereas, The installation of a traffic control signal at the intersection of West Bolivar Avenue and South 20th Street will provide for a better exchange of right-of-way over the existing all-way stop control resulting in a reduction in traffic congestion; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the Commissioner of Public Works is authorized to install a new traffic control signal at the intersection of West Bolivar Avenue and South 20th Street using funding from the Department of Public Works capital fund.
Requestor
Department of Public works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
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November 4, 2010