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Sgt. King provided the speed trailer results for Liberty Ave. as follows: "Smart Trailer radar was located at 7367 Liberty Ave between 9/01/08 and 9/05/08; 804 vehicles traveled east and west bound on Liberty Ave. Liberty Ave. 25mph speed limit % Vehicles % Vehicles Speed (mph) July 2009 September 2009 78% 82% 0-15 21% 17% 16-25 1% 1% 26-35 0% (2 cars) 36-45 99% of the vehicles traveled on Liberty Ave. were traveling the speed limit or slower. Periodic radar assignments should still be conducted at this location." After analysis was provided by Sgt. King, Mrs. Gutierrez explained the Public Works recommendation stating that turning Liberty Ave to a One Way street is feasible just to improve traffic related issues, that may help alleviate some of the other issues explained by Mr. Buckley. Mrs. Gutierrez explained the following: . Page Avenue is a two-way street parallel to Liberty Ave, and of suitable capacity, located one block apart. . Currently, motorists are having a difficult time driving in both directions on this narrow street because parking is allowed on both sides of the street. A one-way street would ease the current condition. Further, parking restriction for one side of the street is recommended. . The average daily traffic (ADT) is 245 vehicles which is appropriate for a residential street (for a residential 600 is considered the ADT). . Concurrence of the City of Vinita Terrace - Public Works contacted and invited Mr. Richard Wallace, Traffic representative to participate in the discussion. There was nobody present from the City of Vinita Terrace. Mr. Poettgen requested not to remove parking in one side of the street, and it was explained that is a recommendation. Mrs. Gutierrez explained that removing parking is only a recommendation provided by the guidebook for Traffic Practices for the commission to follow, since Mrs. Bondareff asked if that was a mandatory measure. Sgt. King stated that perhaps installing a Not thru Traffic Signs at certain times of the day, or all the time will alleviate the problem. Mr. Paterson presented to the commission the option to contact the resident to receive a consensus of the action that need to be taken between One-way traffic or Not thru Traffic sign. Mr. Robinson moved to allow Public Works to send notice to the residents with the two alternatives discussed: Turning traffic one way or installing "No thru Traffic" signs seconded by Mrs. Bondareff and was approved unanimously. 2. ParkinQ Restriction on North & South Road. south of Delmar Blvd Mr. Patterson described item submitted by William Owens, and asked him to present his request. Minutes - September 10, 2008 Page 2 V:IWPSIIENGINEERING DIVISIONIPublic Works- Traffic Commissionlminutesl20081Minutes 9-10-08- amended.docx