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Traffic Commission 6801 Delmar Boulevard, University City, Missouri 63130, Phone: (314) 862-6767, Fax: (314) 863-9146 Commissioner Henderson presented this traffic request form to install stop signs on Jackson Ave at Cornell or near the new crosswalk. Mr. Ed Schmidt explained the history of the installation of the stop sign that was previously at this location. Mr. Schmidt is concerned about pedestrian safety and would like to see that something is done to slow down traffic. Commissioner Henderson explained that in June of 2012, the Traffic Commission amended the University City Municipal Code, Section 10.36.090 – Stop intersections— Vehicles to stop at certain intersections, to eliminate the southern leg of Cornell location as a Stop intersection. Along with the removal of the set of the Stop signs, the pedestrian crosswalk striping at this crossing location was also removed. Ms. Gutierrez explained the Public Works and Parks Department recommendation to install a sign with the wording “Stop Here for Pedestrians Signs” at the newly installed crosswalk on Jackson at the northern leg of Cornell Avenue based on the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), document that the City adopted by resolution as the national standard for installation of traffic control devices. Adding a stop location for pedestrians will have to be presented to the Council for approval, as the Municipal Code will have to be amended. In addition to that the recommended “Stop Here for Pedestrians” signage, the speed limit signs have been reviewed and relocated to be consistent with the School Zones of the area and the signs have been standardized. Furthermore, the section of Jackson Ave that has a speed limit of 25 MPH, could be changed to 20 MPH to standardize the speed limit and simplify enforcement. Officer Margul provided the following information and recommendation regarding the area: - Speed Trailer was located at the crosswalk on Jackson Avenue at the crosswalk. Additionally Officer Margul monitored the area and observed that in average, six (6) of ten (10) vehicles stopped at the crosswalk. - Speeding was observed due to the downhill grade of Jackson Avenue. - In-street Pedestrian crosswalk signs can be effective to regulate speed; similar to the one installed on Delmar Blvd east of Skinker Ave. - No accidents were reported in the last three years. - Undercover officer crosswalk enforcement program can add this location to the list to enhance enforcement. Mr. Schmidt agreed with the recommendation to standardize the speed limit on Jackson Avenue and also recommended additional crosswalks on Jackson Avenue. Ms. Gutierrez recommended that the speed limit be standardized to 20 MPH and to add a crosswalk sign that reads: “Stop Here for Pedestrians within crosswalk” Commissioner Wofsey made a motion to have a speed limit of 20 miles per hour on Jackson Avenue from Delmar Blvd to Jackson Park Elementary School (Balson Ave) and that the Public Work and Parks Department work with the resident to install additional Traffic Commission Minutes – November 14, 2012 Page 4