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Page 2 - Minutes March 8, 2006 Currently, the average daily traffic on Forsyth is 25-30,000 vehicles. Washington University is studying changes for both Big Bend and Forsyth and Forsyth and Skinker intersections to improve their level of service. Washington University is building an in- ground parking garage and the University is willing to pay for the costs of Big Bend- Forsyth proposal. The commissioners mentioned that the proposal affects the parking for the School on Forsyth just west of Big Bend. Ms. Adelstein mentioned that the University may allow cars from the school to park inside the campus. The commissioners requested the accident reports for Big Bend-Forsyth intersection. The engineers mentioned that the visibility is limited and the new proposal will reduce the existing merging problem since the tapered area may be reduced. The commissioners mentioned that the parking on campus in Washington University is expensive and because of that, students park in nearby areas. Ms. Adelstein mentioned that parking may be around $300/year (the minimum). The commissioners commented that parking will be more attractive in the area located past the field on the north side of Forsyth (east of Big Bend). Ms. Schafers mentioned that the intersection does not appear to be very congested. For the east-west movement, there is not a long wait for green light. This proposal will be sent to residents for discussion at the next traffic meeting. 2.Visibility concerns at 7201 Stanford The commissioners received a traffic request from Matthew Ferzacca, property owner of 7201 Stanford. Mr. Ferzacca stated that his sight distance is often obstructed when exiting his driveway by vehicles parked along the west side of Midland. Mr. Ferzacca wrote the County about the issue. Sgt. King mentioned that Mr. Ferzacca situation is not different that the situation for many of the residents along Midland, Delmar, Forsyth and other arterials in the City. Residents have to be very careful and be patient getting in and out of their driveways especially during peak hours. On Midland Blvd. from Delmar to Olive, there are not many traffic accidents because of the existing medians. The commissioners voted unanimously to deny the request. V:\WP51\Mariela-Projects\Traffic Commission\minutes\2006\Minutes 3-8-06.doc