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Traffic Commission 6801 Delmar Boulevard, University City, Missouri 63130, Phone: (314) 505-8560, Fax: (314) 862-0694 closure for safety reasons (due to the obstruction of visibility), and the last email requested to open Trinity southbound. Mr. Wilson expressed still having some concerns regarding the path pedestrians will use even if the pedestrian crosswalk was relocated to the south, south of Delmar, since the observations reveal that pedestrians walk the shortest path possible, even still through the roundabout, probably because that is what they were used to. He explained that it would take a lot to prevent people from walking parallel with Delmar. Mr. Wilson explained to the United Methodist Church Representative that Staff is conducting a test parking on the North side of Delmar and are thinking about conducting the same test for the south side of Delmar in an effort to make parking safer. Council member Carr asked Mr. Wilson if the south leg of Trinity Ave was reopened to allow for addition carpool line parking if it would make it unsymmetrical, and if the Historic Preservation Commission would be acceptable with an unsymmetrical design. Mr. Wilson confirmed that the Historic Preservation Commission has not approved anything that is unsymmetrical. Commissioner Hales asked Mr. Wilson what happened to the Engineering firm that was hired to assist with this project. Mr. Wilson explained that the company had a limited scope and was asked to provide some concept drawings of what could happen as well as pros and cons. Commissioner Hales expressed his frustration that this matter was presented to the Commission and voted on 6 months ago. Commissioner Hales opined that the two new Commission members need to hear the information discussed in the November meeting. Commissioner Hales mentioned that the Traffic Commission was not presented with any statistics in terms of traffic accidents. Commissioner Hales doesn’t see the purpose of taking another vote as a vote was taken back in November. Mr. Wilson stated that he does have concerns about the safety issues and the way that people normally walk. Mr. Wilson further stated that he didn’t feel like shifting the sidewalk would eliminate the blind spot. Mr. Wilson explained that the safety issue expressed from an Engineers point of view is, the simpler it is the safer it is. Commissioner Hales asked Mr. Wilson what the current width of Trinity is now and does the code allow for 90 degree parking on a two-way street that is narrow with heavy traffic. Mr. Wilson explained that the current layout was done as a test. Mr. Wilson stated that he would most likely widen Trinity a little more and push the parallel parking to the West a little bit more. Mr. Wilson pointed out that he liked the idea of no pick-up trucks parking there. Mr. Wilson advised that staff was also considering half hour parking on the parallel parking side, which would keep cars out of there and when backing up there would be more space. Page 6 Traffic Commission Minutes – May 14, 2014