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Traffic Commission 6801 Delmar Boulevard, University City, Missouri 63130, Phone: (314) 862-6767, Fax: (314) 863-9146 Officer Margul explained that in 2009 there was one accident reported and in 2012 another accident reported (Ms. Brot’s accident). Officer Margul explained that the two collisions are similar in nature to show 90 degree angle collisions that could have been prevented by better designation or alignment of the intersecting streets. Officer Margul explained that if a stop sign is installed on Old Bonhomme Rd there will be a need for a Multi-way Stop designation, to stop traffic crossing the median as well. Ms. Gutierrez explained the City’s practice of the applicable Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices – MUTCD section to warrant stop signs. The number of accidents in the last three years reported by Police Officer Margul was two (2), and the traffic counts available are only from N. Forsyth Blvd/Old Bonhomme Rd. legs of the intersection (1,700 vehicles per day approximately), and there are no counts for Lafon Pl. or Crandon Dr. approaches of the intersection. With the information at hand, the stop sign would not be warranted. Ms. Gutierrez made a short presentation to the Commission illustrating the intersection and its many points of conflict, making traveling at the intersection difficult. Ms. Gutierrez explained possible alternatives to eliminate some of the points of conflict at this intersection. Option 1 eliminates one access at the SE corner of the intersection, therefore left turns are eliminated from westbound Lafon onto southbound Old Bonhomme/N. Forsyth Blvd and rerouted through the skewed intersection of Old Bonhomme Rd. with Lafon Pl. further north. Option 2 eliminates the access at the NE corner of the intersection, therefore access from westbound Lafon Pl is rerouted to south and aligned with Crandon Dr. Option 3 creates a small roundabout (traffic circle) to enhance all accesses at this complex intersection. Ms. Gutierrez expressed the preference to have a Traffic Engineer look at the intersection and provide the best plan for improvements. Before the Department of Public Works and Parks proceeds with that, Traffic Commission’s input and recommendation are required. Since this intersection is in close proximity to the City Limit border with the City of Clayton, Ms. Gutierrez sent an email to Clayton’s Public Works Staff for their input, since any improvements or changes would affect the traffic driving in and out of their municipality. Clayton Public Works staff is interested in finding out how University City will improve safety at this intersection. Commissioner Wofsey made a request that Public Works and Parks staff study this intersection further with the Traffic Engineer, to consider either Option 2 or 3, and also include the City of Clayton in the process to find the solution and assist with funding. Commissioner Womack added to include in the study any enhancements to the visibility at night. 3. Draft Complete/Livable Streets Ordinance. Commissioner Henderson introduced this item and asked Ms. Sarah Hanly to proceed with the presentation. Ms. Hanly, member of the Bike and Walk Task Force of University City provided a presentation about the Draft Complete/Livable Streets Ordinance which will require that the City consider all modes of transportation and all users when making improvements to public infrastructure. Ms. Hanly shared pictures of various Traffic Commission Minutes – October 10, 2012 Page 2