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shall stop at any designated intersection of two or more public highways or a marked pedestrian crossing of a highway or street. As part of the reconstruction of the Pershing Elementary School, the sidewalks and curb ramps on Ferguson at Crest were improved on the east side of Ferguson Avenue, providing safe access according with the Americans with Disabilities Act –ADA. The west side of the street willbe addressedby the City as part of their capital improvementproject. The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices –MUTCD, provides an option to use the In-Street Schoolchildren Crossing signs (sample sign to the right)when a state or local law requires traffic to stop at that location.Additionally, signs in advance of the school crossing could be installed for enhanced warning to the crosswalk. In addition to this, the School Zone could besignalized on Ferguson Ave. The University City Municipal Code Section 10.36.040 School Zones Designated, includes Ferguson Avenue, from Bartmer Avenue to Etzel Avenueas a school zone. There is an existing Stop Sign on Crest Avenue at Ferguson Avenue that is not included in the Municipal Code. This stop sign location should be included in section 10.36.090 -Stop intersections—Vehicles to stop at certain intersections,due to the geometry of the intersection-“T” intersection. The Public Works and Parks Department recommends the installationoftwo (2) In-Street School Children Crossing signsonFerguson Avenue just south of Crest Avenuealong with the pedestrian crosswalk striping. Additionally, it is recommended the installationof theSchool Zone assembly signson Ferguson Avenue and the “In advance of the School Crossing” assembly sings as between Bartmer Avenue and Etzel Avenue shown in Figure 7B-5 from the MUTCD (attached). Washington University Loop Student Living Initiative Project –Traffic Impact Study 5. Please find attached Traffic Request Formsubmitted on August 22, 2012 by Peter Tao from TAO + LEE Associates on behalf of Washington University, requesting a review of the Washington University Loop Student Living Initiative Projectand all related transportation impacts for pedestrians, bicyclists and automobile usersin the proposed area.The location is 6241, 6251, 6255, and 6263 Delmar Boulevard; 609, 701, and 707 Eastgate Avenue; 6236 and 6322 Enright Avenue; and 700 Limit Avenue. Also attached, a Project Traffic Overview that outlines the following: Project description, Site plan strategy, Circulation concept, Vehicular traffic impact and circulation, Residential parking, Bicycle and pedestrian impact and amenities, Retail parking. A Traffic Impact Study is included as an attachment and will be presented to the Commission for comments. University City Traffic Commission Bylaws Revision 6. Please find attached proposed revision to the University City Traffic Commission bylaws to include subsections 2.3 and 2.4 to Section II, for your comments and approval. Cc: Richard Wilson, Director of Public Works and Parks Captain Michael Ransom, Police Department Paulette Carr, City Council Liaison www.ucitymo.org 2