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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 Mins Traffic Board FINAL Public Service Department TRANSPORTATION DIVISION '? y!VE 0 r 219 North Grand Avenue Lansing,Michigan 48933-1317 '• s l 2: 05 (517)483-4240 fit„ T4 HIG FAX(517)483-4395 LA-N: SI!ty CITY r' CLERK January 28, 1998 Marilynn Slade City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re: Traffic Board Minutes Dear Ms. Slade: Attached are the approved Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on December 10, 1997. Please place these minutes on file. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD jat,t ate) Faith Rach, Recording Secretary Enclosure cc: James Smiertka, w/enclosure c:\wp\data\traffic\rnintrans.1tr "Equal Opportunity Employer" CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF DECEMBER 10, 1997 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Haynes at 6:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Endres, Foltz, Haynes, Skillings, and Stebbins Members Absent: Miner VISITORS Shawn Bouterse, Dan Danke, Duane Daugherty, Harold Leeman, Jr., Larry Ozanich, Verna Ozanich, Claude Ramey MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE None. ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES Mr. Berridge recommended that all items under Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items. Stebbins moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to consider all items under the Reports from the Secretary as Action Items. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Stebbins moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the Traffic Board meeting held September 11, 1997. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS Traffic Board Meeting Page 2 Minutes From Meeting Held December 10, 1997 1. Mr. Bouterse: Hosmer Street Neighborhood Mr. Bouterse representing the Hosmer Neighborhood Association, indicated that the group is requesting no parking and two hour parking signs on several streets located in this neighborhood. Mr. Bouterse stated that streets are too narrow for a third car to get through if cars are parked on both sides. There is a problem with trucks coming through to Builders Plumbing Supply located on Lamed Street creating congestion. The area is unsafe for children. One of the residents on E. St. Joseph Street, works as a mechanic out of his home and leaves vehicles parked on the street until the surrounding neighbors complain and the vehicles are ticketed and eventually towed. Code Compliance staff have stated that they do not have jurisdiction over the streets so the cars often remain parked on E. St. Joseph Street for long periods of time. 2. Verna Ozanich: Gier Street Ms. Ozanich explained that she is requesting multi-way stop signs at the intersections of Gier Street and Gary Avenue and Gier Street and Creston Avenue. Safety has improved at the intersection of East Thomas Street and Gary Avenue and Douglas Avenue and Gary Avenue after multi-way stop signs were installed. There is a heavy amount of traffic turning west onto Gier Street off of Polly Avenue and speeding through the yield signs located at the intersection of Gier Street and Gary Avenue. There are large hedges on the corner of Gier Street and Gary Avenue creating a visibility problem. This intersection is affected by the Otto Junior High School and Gier Park School schedule. There have been three accidents on the corner of Gier Street and Gary Avenue. A multi-way stop sign would improve the safety at this intersection. A multi-way stop may also be beneficial at the intersection of Gier Street and Creston Avenue. Traffic travels very fast on Creston Avenue creating a safety problem for children in the area. 3. Larry Ozanich: Gier Street Mr. Ozanich indicated that a petition requesting multi-way stops at the intersections of Gier Street and Gary Avenue and Gier Street and Creston Avenue, was turned into the City in August'of 1995. There have been several accidents at the corner of Gier Street and Gary Avenue that haven't been reported. Only one traffic counter was placed on Thomas Street between Gier Street and Gary Avenue which did not give an accurate reading. Mr. Ozanich stated that he avoided the counter never crossing it. The reading also missed traffic that turned before reaching the counter. Drivers ignore the yield signs located on Gier Street. Traffic Board Meeting Page 3 Minutes From Meeting Held December 10, 1997 4. Claude Ramey: Gier Street Mr. Ramey stated that he lives one house from Creston Avenue and Gier Street. The area is very unsafe traveling to and from Gier Park School and St. Therese. Traffic moves at speeds of 40 to 50 MPH on Gier Street. 5. Harold Leeman, Jr.: Gier Street Councilman Leeman thanked Traffic Board members for taking the time to review traffic issues. Many area residents have approached him regarding these issues on several occasions. Councilman Leeman asked that Board members review the comments of area residents and either deny the report and study the area further or grant their request. A proper solution is needed in the area to give the neighborhood some relief. These are long time residents who are familiar with what is going on in the neighborhood and can provide valuable input. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Letter from F.A.I.R. Neighbors: Traffic Calming Solutions Mr. Berridge discussed a letter received in September 1997 from Ruth Leyrer of the F.A.I.R. Neighbors group. Transportation Division staff have been working with the F.A.I.R. Neighbors group and the East Side Neighborhood Organization on traffic calming issues. Mr. Haynes asked how the F.A.I.R. Neighbors' recommendations compare to Transportation Division staffs recommendations for that area. Mr. Berridge stated that Transportation Division staff have had regular meetings with the two groups. A variety of issues and solutions have been discussed at these meetings. Revised plans have been brought forward and discussed. Mr. Berridge indicated that the tentative plan is to meet with the East Side Neighborhood Organization at either their January or February 1998 meeting, depending on a schedule that is most convenient for the organization. After this meeting, Transportation Division Staff will contact residents who live on the streets that will be impacted by traffic calming improvements in order to receive additional input. There are no more public meetings planned until the final recommendations are presented to the Traffic Board. 2. Traffic Investigation Report#97-20: Gier Street Mr. Danke reported that the Transportation Division received a petition requesting the installation of multi-way stop signs along Gier.Street at the intersections with Creston Avenue and Gary Avenue. Mr. Danke noted that stop signs are ineffective for controlling speed on streets. The Transportation Division Traffic Board Meeting Minutes From Meeting Held Page 4 December 10, 1997 will be reviewing the neighborhood as part of the Neighborhood Study Program which is scheduled for 1999. The Transportation Division recommends that the installation of multi-way stops be denied at Gier Street and Creston Avenue and Gier Street and Gary Avenue because neither intersection meets the Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices warrants for multi-way stop signs. Mr. Haynes asked Mr. Danke to explain the use of counter data and how it has impacted this particular study. Mr. Danke noted that there were numerous count programs happening at the same time these special counts were occurring. Transportation Division staff placed the counters in such a way that would minimize the number of counters needed at the site. Transportation Division staff chose what was perceived to be the higher volume areas. Mr. Haynes asked if the counter data would have been higher if the counters had been placed differently. Mr. Danke explained that the numbers may have been slightly higher. Mr. Haynes asked if there was any information regarding the installation of multi- way stops at the intersections of Douglas Avenue and Gary Avenue and Thomas Avenue and Gary Avenue. Mr. Berridge explained that the multi-way stops were installed at both intersections after studies were completed by Transportation Division staff and after a recommendation by the Traffic Board was made to deny the requests. Neither of these intersections met the warrants for multi-way stop signs. Mr. Haynes asked what the volumes were on Douglas Avenue and Thomas Avenue at the time the previous studies were completed. Mr. Berridge explained that both Thomas Avenue and Douglas Avenue carry higher volumes of east/west traffic which is routed from Turner Street and U.S. 27. The volumes are ten times higher on Thomas Avenue and Douglas Avenue than the volumes on Gier Street. Foltz moved, Endres seconded, CARRIED, to move item Traffic Investigation Report#97-20: Gier Street, to an Action Item. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 Skillings moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to refer the report back to the Transportation Division for future review and study to determine temporary measures. The Lansing School District needs to be contacted for input regarding special needs or considerations. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 Traffic Board Meeting Minutes From Meeting Held Page 5 December 10, 1997 Mr. Berridge indicated that the report will be re-evaluated within six months. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. 1 rk�ina,Regulation Changes #97 17• E St Joseph Street Lamed Heald Place Q„� Skillings moved, Stebbins seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to maintain and continue the existing parking prohibition along the south side of the 800 block of Heald Place from Hosmer Street to Pennsylvania Avenue; prohibit parking at all times on the north side of the 800 block of Bement Street between Heald Place and Hosmer Street; allow two hour parking from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. along the south side of the 800 block of Bement Street; prohibit parking on the south side of the 800 and 900 blocks of Larned Street from Hosmer Street to Heald Place due to the street being too narrow to allow safe and efficient operation with vehicles parked on both sides; maintain the existing two-hour time zone from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the north side of the 800 and 900 blocks of Lamed with the exception of the curve in the eastern 120' which presents a sight distance hazard for westbound traffic; prohibit parking on the north side of the 800 and 900 blocks of East St. Joseph Street from the Dead End to Hosmer Street; and maintain the existing two-hour time zone from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the south side of the 800 block of East St. Joseph extending it to incorporate the 900 block. The Transportation Division will monitor.the effectiveness of the changes in conjunction with the Hosmer Neighborhood Association and the Lansing Police and Planning and Neighborhood Development Departments. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 2• Traffic COn rnl Rc #^7 18 Lv ns Av nue Skillings moved, Endres seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division to install multi-way stops at the intersections of Lyons Avenue and Greenlawn Avenue and Lyons Avenue and Pacific Avenue in order to help reduce'the accident rate at these intersections. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 Traffic Board Meeting Page 6 Minutes From Meeting Held December 10, 1997 3. Traffic Control Request#97-19• Lyons Avenue School Skillings moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to: • Replace the existing line type crosswalks with the high visibility bar type crosswalks. • Post "No Stopping, Standing, Parking" regulations 150 feet on both sides of the crosswalks and install yellow curb marking to reinforce the new parking regulations. • Relocate the bus drop-off/pick-up area approximately 150 feet south of its current location. • Once the above changes are made and adequate sight distance is available to determine gaps in traffic, the Transportation Division will conduct a formal crossing guard study for the area in front of Lyons School. • Random speed and parking enforcement on Lyons Avenue, from Mt. Hope Avenue to Hamilton Avenue. • Further study of speed conditions on Lyons Avenue when this area is scheduled for the Neighborhood Study and Traffic Calming Program. • Establish a parent drop-off/pick-up area on Lyons Avenue 150 feet north of the Denver Street intersection. • Communicate changes to the parents in cooperation with the school principal and the Lansing School District administration. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 7:05 p.m. Mr. Stebbins left to attend to another obligation. ACTION ITEMS None. TABLED ITEMS None. Traffic Board Meeting Page 7 Minutes From Meeting Held December 10, 1997 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Board & Administra nr, December, 1997. 2. Board & Administrator. November, 1997 3. Board & Administrator, October, 1997 OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS 1. Traffic Board Evaluation Committee Mr. Berridge indicated that a Traffic Board Evaluation meeting will be held January 6, 1998, at 12:00 p.m., in the Transportation Conference Room. Ms. Skillings, Ms. Foltz, Mr. Endres, and Mr. Haynes will serve on this committee. 2. Mr. Berridge announced that the January 1998 Traffic Board meeting will be changed to Thursday, January 8, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will immediately precede the Area 28 meeting scheduled that same evening at 7:00 p.m. The meetings will take place at Pleasant View School, located at 4501 Pleasant Grove. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, David A. Berridge Secretary cAwpldataVrafflcVninutes11297 n1t ;, Public Service Department TRANSPORTATION DI\ffl& � V-D 219 North Grand Aveq eytLansing,Michigan 48933�3114N —6 PM ': 5 1 (517)483-4240 cHIG FAX(517)483-439U �SINIG CITY CLERK( January 5, 1998 Marilynn Slade City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re: Traffic Board Minutes Dear Ms. Slade: Attached are the draft Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on December 10, 1997. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD "4a,:�� 0-,Jj Faith Rach, Recording Secretary Enclosure c:\wpXdata\trafficWraftrn in.Itr "Equal Opportunity Employer" CITY OF LANSING 1VL PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT ,., TRANSPORTATION DIVISION ='' �,"i'�� "u P I I= S I OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE LA Si�dG CITY CLERK TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF DECEMBER 10, 1997 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Haynes at 6:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Endres, Foltz, Haynes, Skillings, and Stebbins Members Absent: Miner VISITORS Shawn Bouterse, Dan Danke, Duane Daugherty, Harold Leeman, Jr., Larry Ozanich, Verna Ozanich, Claude Ramey MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE None. ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES Mr. Berridge recommended that all items under Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items. Stebbins moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to consider all items under the Reports from the Secretary as Action Items. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Stebbins moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the Traffic Board meeting held September 11, 1997. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS Traffic Board Meeting Page 2 Minutes From Meeting Held December 10, 1997 1. Mr. Bouterse: Hosmer Street Neighborhood Mr. Bouterse representing the Hosmer Neighborhood Association, indicated that the group is requesting no parking and two hour parking signs on several streets located in this neighborhood. Mr. Bouterse stated that streets are too narrow for a third car to get through if cars are parked on both sides. There is a problem with trucks coming through to Builders Plumbing Supply located on Larned Street creating congestion. The area is unsafe for children. One of the residents on E. St. Joseph Street, works as a mechanic out of his home and leaves vehicles parked on the street until the surrounding neighbors complain and the vehicles are ticketed and eventually towed. Code Compliance staff have stated that they do not have jurisdiction over the streets so the cars often remain parked on E. St. Joseph Street for long periods of time. 2. Verna Ozanich: Gier Street Ms. Ozanich explained that she is requesting multi-way stop signs at the intersections of Gier Street and Gary Avenue and Gier Street and Creston Avenue. Safety has improved at the intersection of East Thomas Street and Gary Avenue and Douglas Avenue and Gary Avenue after multi-way stop signs were installed. There is a heavy amount of traffic turning west onto Gier Street off of Polly Avenue and speeding through the yield signs located at the intersection of Gier Street and Gary Avenue. There are large hedges on the corner of Gier Street and Gary Avenue creating a visibility problem. This intersection is affected by the Otto Junior High School and Gier Park School schedule. There have been three accidents on the corner of Gier Street and Gary Avenue. A multi-way stop sign would improve the safety at this intersection. A multi-way stop may also be beneficial at the intersection of Gier Street and Creston Avenue. Traffic travels very fast on Creston Avenue creating a safety problem for children in the area. 3. Larry Ozanich: Gier Street Mr. Ozanich indicated that a petition requesting multi-way stops at the intersections of Gier Street and Gary Avenue and Gier Street and Creston Avenue, was turned into the City in August of 1995. There have been several accidents at the corner of Gier Street and Gary Avenue that haven't been reported. Only one traffic counter was placed on Thomas Street between Gier Street and Gary Avenue which did not give an accurate reading. Mr. Ozanich stated that he avoided the counter never crossing it. The reading also missed traffic that turned before reaching the counter. Drivers ignore the yield signs located on Gier Street. Traffic Board Meeting Page 3 Minutes From Meeting Held December 10, 1997 4. Claude Ramey: Gier Street Mr. Ramey stated that he lives one house from Creston Avenue and Gier Street. The area is very unsafe traveling to and from Gier Park School and St. Therese. Traffic moves at speeds of 40 to 50 MPH on Gier Street. 5. Harold Leeman, Jr.: Gier Street Councilman Leeman thanked Traffic Board members for taking the time to review traffic issues. Many area residents have approached him regarding these issues on several occasions. Councilman Leeman asked that Board members review the comments of area residents and either deny the report and study the area further or grant their request. A proper solution is needed in the area to give the neighborhood some relief. These are long time residents who are familiar with what is going on in the neighborhood and can provide valuable input. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Letter from F.A.I.R. Neighbors: Traffic Calming Solutions Mr. Berridge discussed a letter received in September 1997 from Ruth Leyrer of the F.A.I.R. Neighbors group. Transportation Division staff have been working with the F.A.I.R. Neighbors group and the East Side Neighborhood Organization on traffic calming issues. Mr. Haynes asked how the F.A.I.R. Neighbors' recommendations compare to Transportation Division staff's recommendations for that area. Mr. Berridge stated that Transportation Division staff have had regular meetings with the two groups. A variety of issues and solutions have been discussed at these meetings. Revised plans have been brought forward and discussed. Mr. Berridge indicated that the tentative plan is to meet with the East Side Neighborhood Organization at either their January or February 1998 meeting, depending on a schedule that is most convenient for the organization. After this meeting, Transportation Division Staff will contact residents who live on the streets that will be impacted by traffic calming improvements in order to receive additional input. There are no more public meetings planned until the final recommendations are presented to the Traffic Board. 2. Traffic Investigation Report#97-20: Gier Street Mr. Danke reported that the Transportation Division received a petition requesting the installation of multi-way stop signs along Gier Street at the intersections with Creston Avenue and Gary Avenue. Mr. Danke noted that stop signs are ineffective for controlling speed on streets. The Transportation Division Traffic Board Meeting Minutes From Meeting Held Page 4 December 10, 1997 will be reviewing the neighborhood as part of the Neighborhood Study Program which is scheduled for 1999. The Transportation Division recommends that the installation of multi-way stops be denied at Gier Street and Creston Avenue and Gier Street and Gary Avenue because neither intersection meets the Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices warrants for multi-way stop signs. Mr. Haynes asked Mr. Danke to explain the use of counter data and how it has impacted this particular study. Mr. Danke noted that there were numerous count programs happening at the same time these special counts were occurring. Transportation Division staff placed the counters in such a way that would minimize the number of counters needed at the site. Transportation Division staff chose what was perceived to be the higher volume areas. Mr. Haynes asked if the counter data would have been higher if the counters had been placed differently. Mr. Danke explained that the numbers may have been slightly higher. Mr. Haynes asked if there was any information regarding the installation of multi- way stops at the intersections of Douglas Avenue and Gary Avenue and Thomas Avenue and Gary Avenue. Mr. Berridge explained that the multi-way stops were installed at both intersections after studies were completed by Transportation Division staff and after a recommendation by the Traffic Board was made to deny the requests. Neither of these intersections met the warrants for multi-way stop signs. Mr. Haynes asked what the volumes were on Douglas Avenue and Thomas Avenue at the time the previous studies were completed. Mr. Berridge explained that both Thomas Avenue and Douglas Avenue carry higher volumes of east/west traffic which is routed from Turner Street and U.S. 27. The volumes are ten times higher on Thomas Avenue and Douglas Avenue than the volumes on Gier Street. Foltz moved, Endres seconded, CARRIED, to move item Traffic Investigation Report#97-20: Gier Street, to an Action Item. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 Skillings moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to refer the report back to the Transportation Division for future review and study to determine temporary measures. The Lansing School District needs to be contacted for input regarding special needs or considerations. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 Traffic Board Meeting Page 5 Minutes From Meeting Held December 10, 1997 Mr. Berridge indicated that the report will be re-evaluated within six months. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Parkina Regulation Chances #97-17: E. St Joseph Street Larned Street and Heald Place Skillings moved, Stebbins seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to maintain and continue the existing parking prohibition along the south side of the 800 block of Heald Place from Hosmer Street to Pennsylvania Avenue; prohibit parking at all times on the north side of the 800 block of Bement Street between Heald Place and Hosmer Street; allow two hour parking from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. along the south side of the 800 block of Bement Street; prohibit parking on the south side of the 800 and 900 blocks of Larned Street from Hosmer Street to Heald Place due to the street being too narrow to allow safe and efficient operation with vehicles parked on both sides; maintain the existing two-hour time zone from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the north side of the 800 and 900 blocks of Larned with the exception of the curve in the eastern 120' which presents a sight distance hazard for westbound traffic; prohibit parking on the north side of the 800 and 900 blocks of East St. Joseph Street from the Dead End to Hosmer Street; and maintain the existing two-hour time zone from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the south side of the 800 block of East St. Joseph extending it to incorporate the 900 block. The Transportation Division will monitor the effectiveness of the changes in conjunction with the Hosmer Neighborhood Association and the Lansing Police and Planning and Neighborhood Development Departments. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 2. Traffic Control Request #97-18: Lyons Avenue Skillings moved, Endres seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division to install multi-way stops at the intersections of Lyons Avenue and Greenlawn Avenue and Lyons Avenue and Pacific Avenue in order to help reduce the accident rate at these intersections. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 Traffic Board Meeting Page 6 Minutes From Meeting Held December 10, 1997 3. Traffic Control Request#97-19: Lyons Avenue School Skillings moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to: • Replace the existing line type crosswalks with the high visibility bar type crosswalks. • Post "No Stopping, Standing, Parking" regulations 150 feet on both sides of the crosswalks and install yellow curb marking to reinforce the new parking regulations. • Relocate the bus drop-off/pick-up area approximately 150 feet south of its current location. • Once the above changes are made and adequate sight distance is available to determine gaps in traffic, the Transportation Division will conduct a formal crossing guard study for the area in front of Lyons School. • Random speed and parking enforcement on Lyons Avenue, from Mt. Hope Avenue to Hamilton Avenue. • Further study of speed conditions on Lyons Avenue when this area is scheduled for the Neighborhood Study and Traffic Calming Program. • Establish a parent drop-off/pick-up area on Lyons Avenue 150 feet north of the Denver Street intersection. • Communicate changes to the parents in cooperation with the school principal and the Lansing School District administration. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 7:05 p.m. Mr. Stebbins left to attend to another obligation. ACTION ITEMS None. TABLED ITEMS None. Traffic Board Meeting Page 7 Minutes From Meeting Held December 10, 1997 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Board & Administrator, December, 1997. 2. Board & Administrator. November, 1997 3. Board & Administrator, October, 1997 OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS 1. Traffic Board Evaluation Committee Mr. Berridge indicated that a Traffic Board Evaluation meeting will be held January 6, 1998, at 12:00 p.m., in the Transportation Conference Room. Ms. Skillings, Ms. Foltz, Mr. Endres, and Mr. Haynes will serve on this committee. 2. Mr. Berridge announced that the January 1998 Traffic Board meeting will be changed to Thursday, January 8, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will immediately precede the Area 28 meeting scheduled that same evening at 7:00 p.m. The meetings will take place at Pleasant View School, located at 4501 Pleasant Grove. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 1:4 ` David A. Berridge Secretary cAwp\data\trafficlm in utes\1297 CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT 7 TRANSPORTATION DIVISION ' '/ LER 0TRAFFIC BOARD MEETING L'UNSP-jo CITY 6:00 P.M. DECEMBER 10, 1997 AGENDA TRANSPORTATION CONFERENCE ROOM 201 NORTH GRAND AVENUE A. CALL TO ORDER 1. Roll Call 2. Motions for Excused Absences 3. Items for Suspension of Rules B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes of the meeting held September 11, 1997. C. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS The public may comment on any of the following items on the agenda: Communications and Petitions, Reports From the Secretary, Action Items and Informational Items. (Time limit: three (3) minutes per speaker.) D. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Letter from F.A.I.R. Neighbors: Traffic Calming Solutions 2. Traffic Investigation Report #97-20: Gier Street E. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Parking Regulation Changes #97-17: E. St. Joseph Street, Larned Street and Heald Place 2. Traffic Control Request 97-18: Lyons Avenue 3. Trafic Control Request 97-19: Lyons Avenue School F. ACTION ITEMS Traffic Board Meeting, December 10, 1997 G. TABLED ITEMS H. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Board & Administrator, December, 1997 2. Board &Administrator, November, 1997 3. Board &Administrator, October, 1997 I. OLD BUSINESS J. NEW BUSINESS 1. Traffic Board Evaluation Committee 2. 1998 Traffic Board Meeting Schedule K. ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF THE RULES L. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS M. ADJOURNMENT FOR SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS, PLEASE GIVE 24 HOUR NOTICE PRIOR TO THE MEETING BY CALLING FAITH RACH AT 483-4243 OR 483-4479 TDD. 2 Ns �n, tiP c s � �CHIGP Office of City Clerk City of Lansing Marilynn Slade City Clerk TO: Faith Rach, Public Service FROM: Dixie Gilmpre, City Clerk' s Office DATE : November 25, 1997 SUBJECT: 1997 Traffic Board Minutes A review of our records indicates the following board minutes are not on file in the Clerks' s Office : 9-11 (I have draft) The last board minutes placed on file with our office were for the meeting of 8-14 . would you please either provide the missing minutes or advise us of their status? Thank you for your cooperation in bringing this file up to date . /dlg Ninth Floor, City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933-1695 • 517-483-4131 • 517-377-0068 FAX PAPER RE PAPER F;E:CEIVEU 11 QCT -6 PH 2: 23 LANSING CITY CLERK z z 00 H Q1 u H u A a z H a H O a 0 o u a x ° w w w 0 w x w � w z u x a H w CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSINGU.,; ;; `v UT),i, CLERK MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 11, 1997 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Haynes at 6:45 p.•m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Foltz, Haynes, Miner, Skillings, and Stebbins Members Absent: Endres VISITORS None. MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE Skillings moved, Stebbins seconded, CARRIED, to grant Mr. Endres an excused absence. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES Mr. Berridge recommended that all items under Reports from.the Secretary be considered as Action Items. Skillings moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to consider all items under the Reports from the Secretary as Action Items. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Miner moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the Traffic Board meeting held August 14, 1997. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS None. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS None. Traffic Board Proceedings - September 11, 1997 Page 2 REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Traffic Control Order #97-16: Garland Street and Orchard Glen Avenue Skillings moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to install a yield sign on Garland Street at the intersection of Orchard Glen Avenue, due to the low safe approach speed. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 Ms. Skillings requested that future location diagrams submitted with Reports from the Secretary, include main artery streets that lead to the location so that Board members can visit the site before attending the Traffic Board meeting. ACTION ITEMS None. TABLED ITEMS None. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Board & Administrator, September, 1997. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS 1. Ms. Foltz announced that the black-top has been installed on Fairview Avenue. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Respectfully sub fitted, �� . David A A. B r dge Secretary c:\wp\data\traffic\minutes\0997 ye` C Public Service Department TRANSPORTATION DIVISION 219 North Grand Avenue Lansing,Michigan 48933-1317 (517)483-4240 FAX(517)483-4395 �ICHIGP� December 11, 1997 Marilynn Slade City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re: Traffic Board Minutes Dear Ms. Slade: Attached are the approved Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on September 11, 1997. Please place these minutes on file. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD ,j 5�� Faith Rach, Recording Secretary Enclosure cc: James Smiertka, w/enclosure c:\wp\data\traffic\mintrans.1tr "Equal Opportunity Employer" ti"NS14C Public Service Department TRANSPORTATION 219 North Grand Avenue Lansing,Michigan 48933-1317 (517)483-4240 FAX(517)483-4395 UUNS'1•�% CITY CLERK; 1cHIG September 29, 1997 Marilynn Slade City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re: Traffic Board Minutes Dear Ms. Slade: Attached are the draft Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on September 11, 1997. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD Z. Faith Rach, Recording Secretary Enclosure c:Wp\data\traffic\draftmin.1tr "Equal Opportunity Employer" CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT `- TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING � ;•`�it CITY� �L��`� MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 11, 1997 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Haynes at 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Foltz, Haynes, Miner, Skillings, and Stebbins Members Absent: Endres VISITORS None. MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE Skillings moved, Stebbins seconded, CARRIED, to grant Mr. Endres an excused absence. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES Mr. Berridge recommended that all items under Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items. Skillings moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to consider all items under the Reports from the Secretary as Action Items. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Miner moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the Traffic Board meeting held August 14, 1997. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS None. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS None. Traffic Board Proceedings - September 11, 1997 Page 2 REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Traffic Control Order #97-16: Garland Street and Orchard Glen Avenue Skillings moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to install a yield sign on Garland Street at the intersection of Orchard Glen Avenue, due to the low safe approach speed. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 Ms. Skillings requested that future location diagrams submitted with Reports from the Secretary, include main artery streets that lead to the location so that Board members can visit the site before attending the Traffic Board meeting. ACTION ITEMS None. TABLED ITEMS None. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Board & Administrator, September, 1997. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS 1. Ms. Foltz announced that the black-top has been installed on Fairview Avenue. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Respectfully sub fitted, �� David A A. B r dge Secretary c:\wp\data\traffic\minutes\0997 CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING �r.�i ������ MEETING OF AUGUST 14, 1997 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Haynes at 6:43 p.m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Endres, Foltz, Haynes, Miner, and Skillings Members Absent: Stebbins VISITORS Michael Allen, Patrick Bush, Dorothy Gee, and Alisande Henry MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE Endres moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to grant Mr. Stebbins an excused absence. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES Mr. Berridge recommended that all items under Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items. Foltz moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to consider all items under the Reports from the Secretary as Action Items. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Skillings moved, Endres seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the Traffic Board meeting held July 9, 1997, with the following amendments. Page four, paragraph eight should read "and delay the implementation of the proposed traffic circles until there is demonstrated neighborhood support for the implementation of the traffic circles or at such time there is a demonstrated traffic safety requirement." Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS None. Traffic Board Proceedings - August 14, 1997 Page 2 COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Traffic Control Request W97-14: Viola Drive Mr. Berridge reported the Transportation Division received a petition requesting.traffic control on Catalpa Drive at Viola Drive and Viola Drive at Wexford Drive. An investigation revealed that neither intersection meets the Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MMUTCD).volume warrant for multi-way stop sign installation. This information will be included in the Area 35 study which is scheduled for 1999. Foltz moved, Endres seconded, CARRIED, to receive and place the report on file for future reference. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Traffic Control Order #97-15: Cedar Street from Miller Road to Willoughby Road Mr. Berridge reported that the Transportation Division staff recommend reducing the speed limit to 45 MPH on Cedar. Street from Miller Road south to Willoughby Road. The 45 MPH speed limit is consistent with State and County speed controls on adjoining sections of Cedar Street. Endres moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to permanently lower the speed limit to 45 MPH on Cedar Street, from Miller Road to Willoughby Road. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ACTION ITEMS None. TABLED ITEMS None. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Board & Administrator, August, 1997. 2. Traffic Tips, July, 1997. OLD BUSINESS None. Traffic Board Proceedings - August 14, 1997 Page 3 NEW BUSINESS None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. espeYc�t�fulllly submitted, avid A. Berri ge Secretary c:\wp\data\traffic\minutes\0897 y�N S IBC Public Service Department TRANSPORTATION DIVISION 219 North Grand Avenue Lansing,Michigan 48933-1317 (517)483-4240 f P� FAX(517)483-4395 September 12, 1997 Marilynn Slade City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re: Traffic Board Minutes Dear Ms. Slade: Attached are the approved Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on August 14, 1997. Please place these minutes on file. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD 4aj-1z-,-k �C,-�A Faith Rach, Recording Secretary Enclosure cc: James Smiertka, w/enclosure c:\wp\data\traffic\mintrans.ltr "Equal Opportunity Employer" N S 1 Public Service Department TRANSPORTATION DIVISION r: ;.- r,r I�,j E j) 219 North Grand Avenue Lansing,Michigan 48933-1317 ` ';,,! f r Ll 6 FAX(517)483-4395 LkdSl; v CiIY CLERK August 18, 1997 Marilynn Slade City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re: Traffic Board Minutes Dear Ms. Slade: Attached are the draft Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on August 14, 1997. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD Faith Rach, Recording Secretary Enclosure c:\wp\data\traffic\draftmin.ltr "Equal Opportunity Employer" CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF AUGUST 14, 1997 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Haynes at 6:43 p.m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Endres, Foltz, Haynes, Miner, and Skillings Members Absent: Stebbins VISITORS Michael Allen, Patrick Bush, Dorothy Gee, and Alisande Henry MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE Endres moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to grant Mr. Stebbins an excused absence. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES Mr. Berridge recommended that all items under Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items. Foltz moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to consider all items under the Reports from the Secretary as Action Items. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Skillings moved, Endres seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the Traffic Board meeting held July 9, 1997, with the following amendments. Page four, paragraph eight should read "and delay the implementation of the proposed traffic circles until there is demonstrated neighborhood support for the implementation of the traffic circles or at such time there is a demonstrated traffic safety requirement." Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS None. Traffic Board Proceedings - August 14, 1997 Page 2 COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Traffic Control Request #97-14: Viola Drive Mr. Berridge reported the Transportation Division received a petition requesting. traffic control on Catalpa Drive at Viola Drive and Viola Drive at Wexford Drive. An investigation revealed that neither intersection meets the Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MMUTCD) volume warrant for multi-way stop sign installation. This information will be included in the Area 35 study which is scheduled for 1999. Foltz moved, Endres seconded, CARRIED, to receive and place the report on file for future reference. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Traffic Control Order #97-15: Cedar Street from Miller Road to Willoughby Road Mr. Berridge reported that the Transportation Division staff recommend reducing the speed limit to 45 MPH on Cedar Street from Miller Road south to Willoughby Road. The 45 MPH speed limit is consistent with State and County speed controls on adjoining sections of Cedar Street. Endres moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to permanently lower the speed limit to 45 MPH on Cedar Street, from Miller Road to Willoughby Road. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ACTION ITEMS None. TABLED ITEMS None. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Board & Administrator, August, 1997. 2. Traffic Tips, July, 1997. OLD BUSINESS None. Traffic Board Proceedings - August 14, 1997 Page 3 NEW BUSINESS None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. espectfully submitted, �i avid A. BerriAge Secretary c:\wp\data\traffic\minutes\0897 H � z o, rn A W � WhkH x w Z A P a N z Ha a Ha � A H N y�N S Public Service Department ORTATION DIVISION ~ 219 North Grand Avenue �t .° ��- (� L�ihZnE Michigan 48933 1317 t� (517)483-4240 i+JJ+L� CITY CLERKAX(517)483-4395 jcHlCs � August 15, 1997 Marilynn Slade City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re: Traffic Board Minutes Dear Ms. Slade: Attached are the approved Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on July 9, 1997, as amended. Please place these minutes on file. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD Ja.zui�a6k3 Faith Rach, Recording Secretary Enclosure cc: James Smiertka, w/enclosure c:\wp\data\traffic\mintrans.ltr "Equal Opportunity Employer" CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF DULY 9, 1997 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Haynes at 6:12 p.m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Endres, Foltz, Haynes, Miner, and Skillings Members Absent: Stebbins VISITORS Dan Danke, William Graham, Doris Larkins, and Gaylord Larkins MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE Skillings moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to grant Mr. Stebbins an excused absence. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES Mr. Berridge recommended that all items under Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items. Skillings moved, Endres seconded, CARRIED, to consider all items under the Reports from the Secretary as Action Items. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Foltz moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the Traffic Board meeting held May 14, 1997. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 1. Neighborhood Study Report Area 33 Mr. Larkins stated that there is a lack of law enforcement on Rosedale. Several of the speeders on Rosedale are residents. Mr. Larkins indicated he is not in favor of speed humps. Improved law enforcement would be beneficial. Traffic Board Proceedings - July 9, 1997 Page 2 Mr. Graham stated he believes speed humps are the only thing that will slow speeding traffic. Rosedale is heavily used as a cut through from Edgewood. Mr. Graham explained that the Police Department will send out enforcement if he can identify a time of the day when the vehicles are speeding. Mr. Graham indicated that he returned his comment sheet to the Transportation Division and stated that residents want the speed humps installed and wondered why they weren't installed when recent road repairs were made. Mr. Graham asked what impact the speed humps will have on emergency vehicles and if there were measures to prevent traffic from coming onto lawns in order to avoid going over the speed humps. Mr. Berridge explained the review process of the Traffic Calming Report for Area 33. The report must first be reviewed and approved by the Traffic Board and Planning Board. The report would be sent to the Mayor and City Council for review and adoption. Once the report is adopted, a contractor can be hired and implementation of recommended traffic calming devices can take place. Mr. Berridge explained that speed humps are always placed on top of the pavement after it has been re-paved and would require a separate trip to the work site. Mr. Berridge answered questions regarding the function of speed humps and addressed concerns raised with regard to enforcement. Mr. Berridge indicated that the Fire Department is not generally in favor of the concept of emergency vehicles being slowed down however, humps that are located on the last leg of the route, are not considered to be a big concern. They are more concerned about having easy access into and out of the area. Mr. Berridge noted that problems that arise will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. Mrs. Larkins expressed concern regarding unauthorized heavy trucks travelling through residential areas including Rosedale. Mr. Berridge explained methods that may be helpful in limiting unauthorized use of the street by heavy trucks. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS None. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Parking Regulation Change #97-12• Just-a-Mere Avenue Mr. Berridge reported that the temporary parking prohibition on Just-a-Mere Avenue has been effective in discouraging parking in the pedestrian crossing area leading to the entrance of the Holiday Inn located on the north side of Just-a-Mere Avenue. Endres moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to make permanent the Temporary Traffic Control Order prohibiting parking on the north side of Just-a-Mere Avenue from Cedar Street west to the dead end; and on the south side from the dead end, east to Georgia Street; Traffic Board Proceedings - July 9, 1997 Page 3 allowing unrestricted parking from Georgia Street to 525 feet west of Cedar Street; and prohibit parking from 525 feet west of Cedar Street to Cedar Street. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 2. Request for Traffic Control #97-13:. Madison Street & Seymour Avenue Mr. Berridge explained that vehicle accidents have increased at the intersection of Madison Street and Seymour Avenue due primarily to traffic not complying with the stop sign posted on Seymour Avenue. Miner, moved, Endres seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to install multi-way stop signs at the intersection of Madison Street and Seymour Avenue because the intersection met the accident warrant for multi-way stop signs. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ACTION ITEMS 1 . Elections of Officers Skillings moved, Miner seconded, to have Mr. Haynes serve as Chairperson for FY 1997-1998. Skillings moved, Foltz seconded, to have Mr. Endres serve as Vice- Chairperson for FY 1997-1998. Foltz moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, that nominations be closed and unanimous ballot be cast. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 2. Traffic Calming Neighborhood Study: Report for Area 33 Mr. Berridge referred Board members to the executive summary contained in the Area 33 report where recommendations have been summarized. There is one minor modification to the report which is located on page 44 of the report under the heading of Lansing Fire Department with regard to Northrup Street. An Errata Sheet will be prepared and added to the report. The Lansing Fire Department relies on Northrup Street to service areas north/south of Northrup Street and allows them an alternate route which by-passes the heavy congestion on Miller Road, Cedar Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Mr. Berridge explained that discussions with the Fire Department lead to a mutual agreement that speed humps will be installed at other locations in the City and to evaluate the impact of the speed humps on response times, fire engine performance, and staff operating emergency vehicles where the speed humps have been installed. Traffic Board Proceedings - July 9, 1997 Page 4 No speed humps will be installed on primary fire routes until this evaluation is completed. Mr. Berridge explained there is not active support from residents who live on Ellendale Drive and Annapolis Drive for the proposed traffic circles. Comment sheets and a letter explaining the traffic calming proposals were sent to all households in the affected area. The primary support for the proposals came from residents who do not live on the affected streets. Mr. Danke discussed a few of the comments received from residents which represent opposition and support for the recommendations. Board members reviewed the recommended proposals contained in the report and explored various options to garner greater support from the area residents. Miner moved, Endres seconded, FAILED, to move the Traffic Calming Area 33 Report with the Errata Sheet, forward to the next process. Yeas: 4 Nays: 1 (Skillings) Board members continued to discuss different approaches in securing neighborhood support for the recommendations. Mr. Berridge noted that in some cases, the installation of some of the stop signs is based on poor visibility or upgrading traffic control may be mandatory based on the fact that Transportation Division staff have studied certain intersections where safety concerns have been identified. Future liability issues may arise if the Division takes no action on documented safety hazards. However, traffic calming devices are discretionary. They have demonstrated, measurable benefits when they are installed. Skillings moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to move the Area 33 report forward with the Errata Sheet, and delay the implementation of the proposed traffic circles until there is demonstrated neighborhood support for the implementation of the traffic circles or at such time there is a demonstrated traffic safety requirement. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 TABLED ITEMS None. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Board & Administrator, June, 1997. 2. Board & Administrator, July, 1997. Traffic Board Proceedings - July 9, 1997 Page 5 3. Eastside Neighborhood Meeting: July 10, 1997 OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. espectfully subm' ted, David A. Berridge Secretary c:\wp\data\traffic\minutes\0797 Public Service Department TRANSPORTATION DIVISION' 219 North Grand Avenue c;t Lansing,Michigan 48933-1317 ''t'i _J riJ''f �� r FAX(517)483-4395 Lt1�s C}oa J CITY CLER}{ fcH1GP August 1, 1997 Marilynn Slade City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re: Traffic Board Minutes Dear Ms. Slade: Attached are the draft Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on July 9, 1997. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD Faith Rach, Recording Secretary Enclosure c:\wp\data\traffic\draftmin.1tr "Equal Opportunity Employer" CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF JULY 9, 1997 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Haynes at 6:12 p.m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Endres, Foltz, Haynes, Miner, and Skillings Members Absent: Stebbins VISITORS Dan Danke, William Graham, Doris Larkins, and Gaylord Larkins MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE Skillings moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to grant Mr. Stebbins an excused absence. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES Mr. Berridge recommended that all items under Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items. Skillings moved, Endres seconded, CARRIED, to consider all items under the Reports from the Secretary as Action Items. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Foltz moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the Traffic Board meeting held May 14, 1997. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 1. Neighborhood Study Report Area 33 Mr. Larkins stated that there is a lack of law enforcement on Rosedale. Several of the speeders on Rosedale are residents. Mr. Larkins indicated he is not in favor of speed humps. Improved law enforcement would be beneficial. Traffic Board Proceedings - July 9, 1997 Page 2 Mr. Graham stated he believes speed humps are the only thing that will slow speeding traffic. Rosedale is heavily used as a cut through from Edgewood. Mr. Graham explained that the Police Department will send out enforcement if he can identify a time of the day when the vehicles are speeding. Mr. Graham indicated that he returned his comment sheet to the Transportation Division and stated that residents want the speed humps installed and wondered why they weren't installed when recent road repairs were made. Mr. Graham asked what impact the speed humps will have on emergency vehicles and if there were measures to prevent traffic from coming onto lawns in order to avoid going over the speed humps. Mr. Berridge explained the review process of the Traffic Calming Report for Area 33. The report must first be reviewed and approved by the Traffic Board and Planning Board. The report would be sent to the Mayor and City Council for review and adoption. Once the report is adopted, a contractor can be hired and implementation of recommended traffic calming devices can take place. Mr. Berridge explained that speed humps are always placed on top of the pavement after it has been re-paved and would require a separate trip to the work site. Mr. Berridge answered questions regarding the function of speed humps and addressed concerns raised with regard to enforcement. Mr. Berridge indicated that the Fire Department is not generally in favor of the concept of emergency vehicles being slowed down however, humps that are located on the last leg of the route, are not considered to be a big concern. They are more concerned about having easy access into and out of the area. Mr. Berridge noted that problems that arise will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. Mrs. Larkins expressed concern regarding unauthorized heavy trucks travelling through residential areas including Rosedale. Mr. Berridge explained methods that may be helpful in limiting unauthorized use of the street by heavy trucks. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS None. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Parking Regulation Change #97-12: Just-a-Mere Avenue Mr. Berridge reported that the temporary parking prohibition on Just-a-Mere Avenue has been effective in discouraging parking in the pedestrian crossing area leading to the entrance of the Holiday Inn located on the north side of Just-a-Mere Avenue. Endres moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to make permanent the Temporary Traffic Control Order prohibiting parking on the north side of Just-a-Mere Avenue from Cedar Street west to the dead end; and on the south side from the dead end, east to Georgia Street; Traffic Board Proceedings - July 9, 1997 Page 3 allowing unrestricted parking from Georgia Street to 525 feet west of Cedar Street; and prohibit parking from 525 feet west of Cedar Street to Cedar Street. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 2. Request for Traffic Control 497-13: Madison Street & Seymour Avenue Mr. Berridge explained that vehicle accidents have increased at the intersection of Madison Street and Seymour Avenue due primarily to traffic not complying with the stop sign posted on Seymour Avenue. Miner, moved, Endres seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to install multi-way stop signs at the intersection of Madison Street and Seymour Avenue because the intersection met the accident warrant for multi-way stop signs. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ACTION ITEMS 1. Elections of Officers Skillings moved, Miner seconded, to have Mr. Haynes serve as Chairperson for FY 1997-1998. Skillings moved, Foltz seconded, to have Mr. Endres serve as Vice- Chairperson for FY 1997-1998. Foltz moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, that nominations be closed and unanimous ballot be cast. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 2. Traffic Calming Neighborhood Study: Report for Area 33 Mr. Berridge referred Board members to the executive summary contained in the Area 33 report where recommendations have been summarized. There is one minor modification to the report which is located on page 44 of the report under the heading of Lansing Fire Department with regard to Northrup Street. An Errata Sheet will be prepared and added to the report. The Lansing Fire Department relies on Northrup Street to service areas north/south of Northrup Street and allows them an alternate route which by-passes the heavy congestion on Miller Road, Cedar Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Mr. Berridge explained that discussions with the Fire Department lead to a mutual agreement that speed humps will be installed at other locations in the City and to evaluate the impact of the speed humps on response times, fire engine performance, and staff operating emergency vehicles where the speed humps have been installed. Traffic Board Proceedings - July 9, 1997 Page 4 No speed humps will be installed on primary fire routes until this evaluation is completed. Mr. Berridge explained there is not active support from residents who live on Ellendale Drive and Annapolis Drive for the proposed traffic circles. Comment sheets and a letter explaining the traffic calming proposals were sent to all households in the affected area. The primary support for the proposals came from residents who do not live on the affected streets. Mr. Danke discussed a few of the comments received from residents which represent opposition and support for the recommendations. Board members reviewed the recommended proposals contained in the report and explored various options to garner greater support from the area residents. Miner moved, Endres seconded, FAILED, to move the Traffic Calming Area 33 Report with the Errata Sheet, forward to the next process. Yeas: 4 Nays: 1 (Skillings) Board members continued to discuss different approaches in securing neighborhood support for the recommendations. Mr. Berridge noted that in some cases, the`installation of some of the stop signs is based on poor visibility or upgrading traffic control may be mandatory based on the fact that Transportation Division staff have studied certain intersections where safety concerns have been identified. Future liability issues may arise if the Division takes no action on documented safety hazards. However, traffic calming devices are discretionary. They have demonstrated, measurable benefits when they are installed. Skillings moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to move the Area 33 report forward with the Errata Sheet, and delay the implementation of the proposed traffic circles until there is demonstrated neighborhood support for the implementation of the traffic circles. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 TABLED ITEMS None. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Board & Administrator, June, 1997. 2. Board & Administrator, July, 1997. Traffic Board Proceedings - July 9, 1997 Page 5 3. Eastside Neighborhood Meeting: July 10, 1997 OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. espectfully subm' ted, c David A. Berridge Secretary c:\wp\data\traffic\minutes\0797 j 1Ua � � � L�1flSII�G CIT'i' CL�PJ( z z p E+ ' W Q a H � � x CITY OF LANSING ;",r-C PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION E';" list 1 �,�:� �: b OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING CITY CLERK MEETING OF MAY 14, 1997 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Haynes at 6:11 p.m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Endres, Foltz, Haynes, Miner, Skillings and Stebbins Board Members Absent: None. VISITORS Pat Bush, Dan Danke, Chris Kolbe and Harold Leeman, Jr. MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE None. ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES Mr. Berridge recommended that all items under Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items. Skillings moved, Endres seconded, CARRIED, to consider all items under the Reports from the Secretary as Action Items. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Stebbins moved, Endres seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the Traffic Board meeting held April 9, 1997. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 1. Letter from Fairview Independent Residential Neighbors Councilmember Leeman indicated that he would try to have the Traffic Board meetings moved back into City Hall. Mr. Leeman stated that he has been following the issue of Clemens Street/Aurelius Road. He hopes that there will be action in the short term and long term regarding this issue. The F.A.I.R. Neighbors group has been active and would like the issue resolved. Mr. Leeman asked the Board members to carefully review the materials the F.A.I.R. Neighbors group compiled. 2. Parking Regulation Change #97-09: Savoy Court a Traffic Board Proceedings - May 14, 1997 Page 2 Mr. Kolbe reported that he and his partner own seven of the eight structures on Savoy Court and he agrees that the addition of no parking signs on Savoy Court have been very helpful during the day in discouraging illegal parking. Mr. Kolbe indicated that enforcement during the evening and weekends would be beneficial as well. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Letter from Fairview Independent Residential Neighbors Mr. Berridge referred to the packet of information that was compiled by the F.A.I.R. Neighbors group. These issues along with petitions and other information received from the Eastside Neighborhood are being folded into the Traffic Calming Neighborhood Study Program. Neighborhood Study Areas 15 and 7 have been combined into Area 157 which will be the focus of Traffic Calming study efforts over the course of the summer. The area encompasses Pennsylvania on the west to Grand River on the north, with US-127 on the east and I-496 on the south. Clemens Street will be one of the issues covered in this Study Area. Dates and meetings times are still pending. Mr. Berridge explained that the F.A.I.R. Neighbors' packet contains many requests for signage and traffic control. The information is very helpful in assisting staff to understand more thoroughly the problems that are being experienced in this area. Mr. Berridge reported that he, Mayor Hollister, and Mr. Rubley attended a meeting with the F.A.I.R. Neighbors group. The issues brought forward will have a high priority. Mr. Haynes asked if the Traffic Board should send a letter to the F.A.I.R. Neighbors group indicating that we have received their materials and that staff will review the information provided. Mr. Berridge noted that staff have established strong channels of communication with the group and are in regular contact with the leaders of the various groups. Mr. Haynes suggested that we should draft a letter to the group indicating the that the Neighborhood Study has been moved up and will be scheduled to take place this summer. Mr. Berridge explained that the F.A.I.R. Neighbors group is actually a sub area under the umbrella organization Eastside Neighborhood Association (ENO) . Mr. Berridge plans to attend the next ENO meeting. Mr. Endres expressed concern that if every sub-group submitted their own recommendations, then we may be flooded with a large number of requests. It may be more practical to work with the parent organization. Mr. Berridge explained that this won't be the only group recognized, although the Clemens Street issue is one of the major issues in this Study Area. Every resident in the area will be reached, not just the umbrella group or sub groups. Councilmember Leeman provided a clarification of the structure of the various Eastside Neighborhood groups. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Parking Regulation Change #97-09• Savoy Court Mr. Bush reported that the Transportation Division received a request from Savoy One Partnership to prohibit parking on Savoy Court. The primary concern is that Savoy Court is a very narrow street. Due to the lack of curb and gutter, parking enforcement is difficult, and it is ambiguous as to what parking areas are legal or illegal. A Temporary Traffic Board Proceedings - May 14, 1997 Page 3 Traffic Control Order was enacted April 16, 1997 which prohibits parking. The parking restriction has been very effective in preventing parking during the day. Mr. Kolbe stated that prior to the installation of the no parking signs, vehicles have been double parked in the cul-de-sac in the evening making it impossible for vehicle passage on the street. Ms. Skillings asked if there is adequate parking for the residents on Savoy Court. Mr. Kolbe indicated that his tenants and business have adequate parking. Mr. Miner asked if the tenants living in #32 have been notified of the change, and if they have adequate parking. Mr. Bush noted that the regulation has been posted and is being enforced. Mr. Kolbe noted there is no parking space for #32 however, the residents have the option of renting a parking space. Mr. Bush stated that the only comments the Division has received regarding the regulation have been from the parking enforcement staff who indicate that the regulation has been effective in preventing parking and they are no longer receiving complaints from residents in the area. Mr. Kolbe noted several locations in the area where parking is available for a nominal fee. Miner moved, Endres seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division to make permanent the Temporary Traffic Control Order prohibiting parking on both sides of Savoy Court from Walnut Street west to, and including the cul-de-sac. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 Ms. Skillings asked Mr. Bush to investigate rental regulations to see if the owner must provide parking for the tenants living in #32. 2. Request for Traffic Control #97-10: Holmes Road @ S. Washington Avenue Mr. Bush indicated that the Transportation Division received a request to investigate the left turns at the Holmes Road and South Washington Avenue intersection. The investigation revealed that there is significant back-up in the left turn lane during the peak hours. Based on the investigation, staff found that the intersection meets the required criteria for installing left-turn phasing. Mr. Bush stated that this work would be completed during the FY-98 traffic signal work program which will begin in July, 1997. Foltz, moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation that left-turn phasing be installed for eastbound traffic at the Holmes Road/South Washington Avenue intersection. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 3. Parking Regulation Request #97-01• Washtenaw Meters Mr. Danke explained there is a need to change the parking regulations on the south side of Washtenaw Street from Capitol Avenue to Townsend Street which will be consistent with the other regulations in the area. Traffic Board Proceedings - May 14, 1997 Page 4 Stebbins moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to establish a 90-minute parking zone, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. , Monday through Friday, on the south side of Washtenaw Street from 65 feet west of Capitol Avenue to 100 feet east of Townsend Street. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 ACTION ITEMS None. TABLED ITEMS None. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Board & Administrator, May, 1997. 2. Letter Regarding the Installation of Speed Humps on Massachusetts Avenue Mr. Bush reported that 60 letters were sent to area residents regarding the installation of speed humps on Massachusetts Avenue. Only four responses were sent back to the Division. One response was very supportive, two responses were neutral in nature, the final response indicated that financial resources would be better directed toward street repair. Mr. Bush indicated that once the Area 5 Report is approved by the Public Safety Committee and City Council, then the improvements will go forward. Mr. Bush continued to answer questions regarding the installation of the speed humps on Massachusetts Avenue. 3. Mayor's Parking & Downtown Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes, March 7, 1997. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS 1. Mr. Haynes asked when the Neighborhood Study for the downtown area (Area 12) , is scheduled. Mr. Bush stated Area 12 and Area 1 will be next in the Traffic Calming process once Area 157 is completed. Area 1 is tentatively scheduled for September/October, 1997 and Area 12 is scheduled for December. Mr. Bush noted that staff were prevented from completing data collection in the downtown area due to construction however, the collection process is nearly completed. Mr. Miner expressed concern that Area 12 won't receive any implemented results from the Study until after the first of the year and indicated there are safety concerns and a high accident rate at the intersections of Ionia Street and Butler Street and Shiawassee Street and Butler Street. Mr. Bush stated that safety concerns will be addressed independent from the Traffic Calming process. Traffic Board Proceedings - May 14, 1997 Page 5 Mr. Berridge explained that when the Traffic Calming program was conceived, the intention has always been that the Eastside Neighborhood study would be completed in 1997. Because Area 7 issues commingle with issues in Area 15, the two studies have been combined into one study. The timing for the other study areas has been pushed back due to the delay in the first year of the program. The Clemens Street issue is one of the biggest traffic issues being addressed. 2. Mr. Bush reported that street construction for Seymour Street, Shiawassee Street and a section of North Capitol Avenue will probably begin sometime in June, 1997. Mr. Miner mentioned that the Downtown Neighborhood Association is sponsoring the "Art in the Park" event at Ferris Park on July 20, 1997. Mr. Bush stated he would let the project engineer know of this date and see if the construction can be scheduled around the date of the event. 3. Mr. Berridge announced that the Planning Board has asked the Traffic Board for a joint dinner and Traffic Calming meeting. There was discussion regarding the logistics of the dinner/meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, David A. Ber Iddge Secretary c:\wp\data\traffic\minutes\0597 tip'N S wall .,vG Public Service Department TRANSPORTATION DIVISION � M 219 North Grand Avenue Lansing,Michigan 48933-1317 (517)483-4240 FAX(517)483-4395 rcHIG July 10, 1997 Marilynn Slade City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re: Traffic Board Minutes Dear Ms. Slade: Attached are the approved Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on May 14, 1997. Please place these minutes on file. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD 'Aa4wlc-c� Faith Rach, Recording Secretary Enclosure cc: James Smiertka, w/enclosure c:\wp\data\traffic\mintrans.1tr "Equal Opportunity Employer" Public Service Department TRANSPORTATION DIVISION � M 219 North Grand Avenue Lansing,Michigan 48933-1317 aa (517)483-4240 7 Q'� FAX(517)483-4395 ICHIG June 18, 1997 Marilynn Slade 'U) City Clerk C) City Hall Lansing, Michigan f m Re: Traffic Board Minutes Dear Ms. Slade: Attached are the draft Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on May 14, 1997. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD �aafi Faith Rach, Recording Secretary Enclosure c:\wp\data\traffic\draftmin.1tr "Equal Opportunity Employer" CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF MAY 14, 1997 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Haynes at 6:11 p.m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Endres, Foltz, Haynes, Miner, Skillings and Stebbins Board Members Absent: None. VISITORS Pat Bush, Dan Danke, Chris Kolbe and Harold Leeman, Jr. MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE None. ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES Mr. Berridge recommended that all items under Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items. Skillings moved, Endres seconded, CARRIED, to consider all items under the Reports from the Secretary as Action Items. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Stebbins moved, Endres seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the Traffic Board meeting held April 9, 1997. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 1. Letter from Fairview Independent Residential Neighbors Councilmember Leeman indicated that he would try to have the Traffic Board meetings moved back into City Hall. Mr. Leeman stated that he has been following the issue of Clemens Street/Aurelius Road. He hopes that there will be action in the short term and long term regarding this issue. The F.A.I.R. Neighbors group has been active and would like the issue resolved. Mr. Leeman asked the Board members to carefully review the materials the F.A.I.R. Neighbors group compiled. 2. Parking Regulation Change #97-09: Savoy Court Traffic Board Proceedings - May 14, 1997 Page 2 Mr. Kolbe reported that he and his partner own seven of the eight structures on Savoy Court and he agrees that the addition of no parking signs on Savoy Court have been very helpful during the day in discouraging illegal parking. Mr. Kolbe indicated that enforcement during the evening and weekends would be beneficial as well. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Letter from Fairview Independent Residential Neighbors Mr. Berridge referred to the packet of information that was compiled by the F.A.I.R. Neighbors group. These issues along with petitions and other information received from the Eastside Neighborhood are being folded into the Traffic Calming Neighborhood Study Program. Neighborhood Study Areas 15 and 7 have been combined into Area 157 which will be the focus of Traffic Calming study efforts over the course of the summer. The area encompasses Pennsylvania on the west to Grand River on the north, with US-127 on the east and I-496 on the south. Clemens Street will be one of the issues covered in this Study Area. Dates and meetings times are still pending. Mr. Berridge explained that the F.A.I.R. Neighbors' packet contains many requests for signage and traffic control. The information is very helpful in assisting staff to understand more thoroughly the problems that are being experienced in this area. Mr. Berridge reported that he, Mayor Hollister, and Mr. Rubley attended a meeting with the F.A.I.R. Neighbors group. The issues brought forward will have a high priority. Mr. Haynes asked if the Traffic Board should send a letter to the F.A.I.R. Neighbors group indicating that we have received their materials and that staff will review the information provided. Mr. Berridge noted that staff have established strong channels of communication with the group and are in regular contact with the leaders of the various groups. Mr. Haynes suggested that we should draft a letter to the group indicating the that the Neighborhood Study has been moved up and will be scheduled to take place this summer. Mr. Berridge explained that the F.A.I.R. Neighbors group is actually a sub area under the umbrella organization Eastside Neighborhood Association (ENO) . Mr. Berridge plans to attend the next ENO meeting. Mr. Endres expressed concern that if every sub-group submitted their own recommendations, then we may be flooded with a large number of requests. It may be more practical to work with the parent organization. Mr. Berridge explained that this won't be the only group recognized, although the Clemens Street issue is one of the major issues in this Study Area. Every resident in the area will be reached, not just the umbrella group or sub groups. Councilmember Leeman provided a clarification of the structure of the various Eastside Neighborhood groups. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Parking Regulation Change #97-09: Savoy Court Mr. Bush reported that the Transportation Division received a request from Savoy One Partnership to prohibit parking on Savoy Court. The primary concern is that Savoy Court is a very narrow street. Due to the lack of curb and gutter, parking enforcement is difficult, and it is ambiguous as to what parking areas are legal or illegal. A Temporary Traffic Board Proceedings - May 14, 1997 Page 3 Traffic Control Order was enacted April 16, 1997 which prohibits parking. The parking restriction has been very effective in preventing parking during the day. Mr. Kolbe stated that prior to the installation of the no parking signs, vehicles have been double parked in the cul-de-sac in the evening making it impossible for vehicle passage on the street. Ms. Skillings asked if there is adequate parking for the residents on Savoy Court. Mr. Kolbe indicated that his tenants and business have adequate parking. Mr. Miner asked if the tenants living in #32 have been notified of the change, and if they have adequate parking. Mr. Bush noted that the regulation has been posted and is being enforced. Mr. Kolbe noted there is no parking space for #32 however, the residents have the option of renting a parking space. Mr. Bush stated that the only comments the Division has received regarding the regulation have been from the parking enforcement staff who indicate that the regulation has been effective in preventing parking and they are no longer receiving complaints from residents in the area. Mr. Kolbe noted several locations in the area where parking is available for a nominal fee. Miner moved, Endres seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division to make permanent the Temporary Traffic Control Order prohibiting parking on both sides of Savoy Court from Walnut Street west to, and including the cul-de-sac. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 Ms. Skillings asked Mr. Bush to investigate rental regulations to see if the owner must provide parking for the tenants living in #32. 2. Request for Traffic Control #97-10: Holmes Road @ S. Washington Avenue Mr. Bush indicated that the Transportation Division received a request to investigate the left turns at the Holmes Road and South Washington Avenue intersection. The investigation revealed that there is significant back-up in the left turn lane during the peak hours. Based on the investigation, staff found that the intersection meets the required criteria for installing left-turn phasing. Mr. Bush stated that this work would be completed during the FY-98 traffic signal work program which will begin in July, 1997. Foltz, moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation that left-turn phasing be installed for eastbound traffic at the Holmes Road/South Washington Avenue intersection. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 3. Parking Regulation Request #97-01: Washtenaw Meters Mr. Danke explained there is a need to change the parking regulations on the south side of Washtenaw Street from Capitol Avenue to Townsend Street which will be consistent with the other regulations in the area. Traffic Board Proceedings - May 14, 1997 Page 4 Stebbins moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to establish a 90-minute parking zone, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. , Monday through Friday, on the south side of Washtenaw Street from 65 feet west of Capitol Avenue to 100 feet east of Townsend Street. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 ACTION ITEMS None. TABLED ITEMS None. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Board & Administrator, May, 1997. 2. Letter Regarding the Installation of Speed Humps on Massachusetts Avenue Mr. Bush reported that 60 letters were sent to area residents regarding the installation of speed humps on Massachusetts Avenue. Only four responses were sent back to the Division. One response was very supportive, two responses were neutral in nature, the final response indicated that financial resources would be better directed toward street repair. Mr. Bush indicated that once the Area 5 Report is approved by the Public Safety Committee and City Council, then the improvements will go forward. Mr. Bush continued to answer questions regarding the installation of the speed humps on Massachusetts Avenue. 3. Mayor's Parking & Downtown Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes, March 7, 1997. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS 1. Mr. Haynes asked when the Neighborhood Study for the downtown area (Area 12) , is scheduled. Mr. Bush stated Area 12 and Area 1 will be next in the Traffic Calming process once Area 157 is completed. Area 1 is tentatively scheduled for September/October, 1997 and Area 12 is scheduled for December. Mr. Bush noted that staff were prevented from completing data collection in the downtown area due to construction however, the collection process is nearly completed. Mr. Miner expressed concern that Area 12 won't receive any implemented results from the Study until after the first of the year and indicated there are safety concerns and a high accident rate at the intersections of Ionia Street and Butler Street and Shiawassee Street and Butler Street. Mr. Bush stated that safety concerns will be addressed independent from the Traffic Calming process. Traffic Board Proceedings - May 14, 1997 Page 5 Mr. Berridge explained that when the Traffic Calming program was conceived, the intention has always been that the Eastside Neighborhood study would be completed in 1997. Because Area 7 issues commingle with issues in Area 15, the two studies have been combined into one study. The timing for the other study areas has been pushed back due to the delay in the first year of the program. The Clemens Street issue is one of the biggest traffic issues being addressed. 2. Mr. Bush reported that street construction for Seymour Street, Shiawassee Street and a section of North Capitol Avenue will probably begin sometime in June, 1997. Mr. Miner mentioned that the Downtown Neighborhood Association is sponsoring the "Art in the Park" event at Ferris Park on July 20, 1997. Mr. Bush stated he would let the project engineer know of this date and see if the construction can be scheduled around the date of the event. 3. Mr. Berridge announced that the Planning Board has asked the Traffic Board for a joint dinner and Traffic Calming meeting. There was discussion regarding the logistics of the dinner/meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, David A. B er d e� g Secretary c:\wp\data\traffic\minutes\0597 ULEKK - PLEASE POST 0-ill DEPARTMENT OF NLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.CAPITOL AVENUE• LANSING,MI 48933-1236• (517)483-4066• FAx:�17) -6036 � PLANNING OFFICE m David C.Hollister,Mayor n MEMORANDUM =- rn r � � Y TO: CITY COUNCIL OFFICES, CLERK'S OFFICE, CITY HALL CASES, PLANNING LOBBY FROM: ELEANOR K. LOVE, PLANNING MANAGER RE: JOINT MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD AND TRAFFIC BOARD JUNE 17, 1997 DATE: MAY 20, 1997 A joint meeting of the Planning Board and the Traffic Board to discuss traffic calming has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, 1997 at 5.-30 p.m., prior to the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Board at 7 p.m. The joint meeting will be held in the City Council Conference Room, Tenth Floor, Lansing City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Avenue, Lansing, Michigan. c: Planning Board Members Traffic Board Members a:lspecmtg.617 ® Please Recycle "Equal Opportunity Employer" CORRECTED CITY OF LANSING 4- RR..,, !,r ivr--n PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION '% ' � 7`� r, OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING LANISi%1(i CITY CLERIC MEETING OF APRIL 9, 1997 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Haynes at 6:10 p.m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Endres, Foltz, Haynes, Skillings and Stebbins Board Members Absent: Miner MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE Skillings moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to grant Mr. Miner an excused absence. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES Mr. Berridge recommended that all items under Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items. Endres moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to consider all items under the Reports from the Secretary as Action Items. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Haynes indicated that there is a correction on page two, under Action Items, No. 1: the statement should read "eighteen meetings". Skillings moved, Stebbins seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes as amended from the Traffic Board meeting held March 12, 1997. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS None. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Letter from Edward F. Cook Mr. Haynes discussed a letter received from Mr. Cook, a former Traffic Board member. Mr. Cook requests a correction of the minutes for Traffic Board meetings held July, 1996 through November, 1996, which record Mr. Traffic Board Proceedings - April 9, 1997 Page 2 Cook as absent. Mr. Cook asks that his absences be removed from the record since his term expired June 30, 1996. Skillings moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to amend Traffic Board meeting minutes as requested by Mr. Cook. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Parking Regulation Request #97-05: Wilson Avenue Mr. Danke explained that the investigation of Wilson Avenue revealed that the stopping sight distance on the curve section is less than desirable. Stebbins moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division to install reverse curve signs on the approaches to curves on Wilson Avenue and that the curves be posted with 15 MPH speed advisory panels. Parking is to be prohibited on the south side of Wilson Avenue from Paul Avenue to Leon Avenue. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 2. Request for Traffic Control #97-06: Pennsylvania Avenue/Shiawassee Street/Eastern High School Mr. Bush reported that the Transportation Division received a request from the Principal of Eastern High School for the installation of a turn arrow signal at the intersection of Shiawassee Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Transportation Division staff observed that there are some difficulties with the pedestrian crossing at the intersection. During the afternoon peak hours there is congestion and confusion due to the lack of lane use assignment on the school drive. Staff also found that there are no marked cross-walks. Mr. Bush indicated that lane usage lines would be installed on School District property and that School District facilities staff support the recommendation. This work will be part of the spring painting contract. After the markings are installed, the School District will be responsible for marking maintenance. Stebbins moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendations not to install a left turn phase on Pennsylvania Avenue at Shiawassee Street due to the lack of operation problems with the southbound left turn movement, and to install bar type crosswalks and lane use signs and markings on the School driveway. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 3. Parking Regulation Request #97-07: Maple Street Mr. Bush reported that site visits of Pine Street and Maple Street revealed that the temporary parking regulation has discouraged parking on the Traffic Board Proceedings - April 9, 1997 Page 3 south side of Maple Street west of the intersection of Pine Street, thereby increasing the sight distance of northbound traffic. Endres moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to make permanent the temporary parking regulation prohibiting parking on the north side of Maple Street from Pine Street to State Street, on the south side of Maple Street from State Street to 100 feet east of State Street, and from 75 feet west of Pine Street to Pine Street. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 4. #97-08: Final Report - Area 5 Neighborhood Study and Traffic Calming Mr. Bush provided an explanation of the Area 5 report. Area 5 is the neighborhood bounded by Grand River Avenue on the south, Lake Lansing Road on the north, the CSX railroad on the west, and Wood Street on the east. Public comments that were gathered at the Area 5 Traffic Issues Meeting are contained in the report. Based on the residents' comments, Transportation Division staff went through a problem identification phase to determine how conditions could be improved. Mr. Bush discussed the various techniques that can be implemented to address the problems identified. Mr. Bush described a unique situation which exists on New York Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue. Both streets experience cut-through traffic in order to get to Grand River, avoiding High Street. Staff are proposing the installation of speed humps on Massachusetts Avenue. New York Avenue will be under construction all summer. Once the new pavement is in place on New York Avenue, speed humps may be installed. Mr. Bush explained that these speed humps are a parabolic design, in which the incline is very gradual having a greater impact on vehicles driving at higher speeds. Mr. Bush stated that the residents seemed to like this particular improvement the best. Every resident living on Massachusetts Avenue will be sent a letter and a diagram explaining exactly what the Division is planning along with a comment sheet and a contact phone number. If the majority of residents respond negatively to the plans, then the Division will probably not implement that specific plan. We will make sure that the residents are given advance notice before any changes are put in place. Mr. Bush stressed that advance notification will be given to residents prior to the Traffic Board receiving the final report. Residents will also be invited to the Traffic Board meeting when the final report is presented to the Board. Adequate public input is essential for the success of the program. Mr. Bush indicated that the completed Area 5 study has been sent to the City Council members, Planning Department and the Planning Board. Mr. Haynes asked if it may be prudent to postpone a recommendation on the report to allow the residents on Massachusetts Avenue a chance to come in with their comments. Mr. Stebbins noted that the area residents have been provided with two opportunities to express their viewpoint and make suggestions and the residents did not attend the public meetings. Ms. Foltz stated that the most drastic action being taken is the installation of the speed humps on Massachusetts Avenue. The rest of the changes are aific Board Proceedings - April 9, 1997 Page 4 minor and she will support the Transportation Division recommendations once the additional information has been gathered from residents on Massachusetts Avenue. Mr. Endres said he thinks we should approve the recommendations because the residents that are interested in the issues have already attended the other public meetings and we could justify it on the basis that it is experimental since the same type of installation on New York Avenue won't occur until after the summer construction is completed. Stebbins moved, Endres seconded, CARRIED, to approve the Area 5 Report as recommended by the Transportation Division. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 Mr. Haynes asked that the residents on Massachusetts Avenue be invited to the May Traffic Board meeting. Mr. Berridge stated a letter will be sent to residents requesting additional input. ACTION ITEMS None. TABLED ITEMS None. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Board & Administrator, April, 1997 2. Traffic Tips, 1997 3. Mr: Berridge distributed a copy of a City Attorney's recent "Opinion Regarding the Removal of Stop Signs." Mr. Berridge highlighted the main points of the Opinion. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Respectfully sub itted, avid A. err dge Secretary c:\wp\data\traffic\minutes\0497 y�N S IBC Public Service Department TRANSPORTATION DIVISION " 219 North Grand Avenue Lansing,Michigan 48933-1317 (517)483-4240 FAX(517)483-4395 fcHIO May 21, 1997 Marilynn Slade City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re: Traffic Board Minutes: April 9, 1997 - Correction Dear Ms. Slade: A typographical correction has been made to the Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held April 9, 1997. Please place these corrected minutes on file. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD Faith Rach, Recording Secretary Enclosure c:\wp\data\traffic\mintrans.1tr "Equal Opportunity Employer" CITY OF LANSING (,-.I q 1 PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT `:i- �,`-- TRANSPORTATION DIVISION ., OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC OF EN ING OF APRIL 9ARD OF THE CITY 997 ANSI LG'��,1�G all, CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Haynes at 6:10 p.m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Endres, Foltz, Haynes, Skillings and Stebbins Board Members Absent: Miner MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE Skillings moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to grant Mr. Miner an excused absence. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES Mr. Berridge recommended that all items under Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items. Endres moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to consider all items under the Reports from the Secretary as Action Items. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Haynes indicated that there is a correction on page two, under Action Items, No. 1: the statement should read "eighteen meetings". Skillings moved, Stebbins seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes as amended from the Traffic Board meeting held March 12,, 1997. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS None. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1 . Letter from Edward F. Cook Mr. Haynes discussed a letter received from Mr. Cook, a former Traffic Board member. Mr. Cook requests a correction of the minutes for Traffic Board meetings held July, 1996 through November, 1996, which record Mr. Traffic Board Proceedings - April 9, 1997 Page 2 Cook as absent. Mr. Cook asks that his absences be removed from the record since his term expired June 30, 1996. Skillings moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to amend Traffic Board meeting minutes as requested by Mr. Cook. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Parking Regulation Request #97-05: Wilson Avenue Mr. Danke explained that the investigation of Wilson Avenue revealed that the stopping sight distance on the curve section is less than desirable. Stebbins moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division to install reverse curve signs on the approaches to curves on Wilson Avenue and that the curves be posted with 15 MPH speed advisory panels. Parking is to be prohibited on the south side of Wilson Avenue from Paul Avenue to Leon Avenue. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 2. Request for Traffic Control #97-06: Pennsylvania Avenue/Shiawassee Street/Eastern High School Mr. Bush reported that the Transportation Division received a request from the Principal of Eastern High School for the installation of a turn arrow signal at the intersection of Shiawassee Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Transportation Division staff observed that there are some difficulties with the pedestrian crossing at the intersection. During the afternoon peak hours there is congestion and confusion due to the lack of lane use assignment on the school drive. Staff also found that there are no marked cross-walks. Mr. Bush indicated that lane usage lines would be installed on School District property and that School District facilities staff support the recommendation. This work will be part of the spring painting contract. After the markings are installed, the School District will be responsible for marking maintenance. Stebbins moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendations not to install a left turn phase on Pennsylvania Avenue at Shiawassee Street due to the lack of operation problems with the southbound left turn movement, and to install bar type crosswalks and lane use signs and markings on the School driveway. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 3. Parking Regulation Request #97-05: Maple Street Mr. Bush reported that site visits of Pine Street and Maple Street revealed that the temporary parking regulation has discouraged parking on the Traffic Board Proceedings - April 9, 1997 Page 3 south side of Maple Street west of the intersection of Pine Street, thereby increasing the sight distance of northbound traffic. Endres moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to make permanent the temporary parking regulation prohibiting parking on the north side of Maple Street from Pine Street to State Street, on the south side of Maple Street from State Street to 100 feet east of State Street, and from 75 feet west of Pine Street to Pine Street. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 4. #97-08: Final Report - Area 5 Neighborhood Study and Traffic Calming Mr. Bush provided an explanation of the Area 5 report. Area 5 is the neighborhood bounded by Grand River Avenue on the south, Lake Lansing Road on the north, the CSX railroad on the west, and Wood Street on the east. Public comments that were gathered at the Area 5 Traffic Issues Meeting are contained in the report. Based on the residents' comments, Transportation Division staff went through a problem identification phase to determine how conditions could be improved. Mr. Bush discussed the various techniques that can be implemented to address the problems identified. Mr. Bush described a unique situation which exists on New York Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue. Both streets experience cut-through traffic in order to get to Grand River, avoiding High Street. Staff are proposing the installation of speed humps on Massachusetts Avenue. New York Avenue will be under construction all summer. Once the new pavement is in place on New York Avenue, speed humps may be installed. Mr. Bush explained that these speed humps are a parabolic design, in which the incline is very gradual having a greater impact on vehicles driving at higher speeds. Mr. Bush stated that the residents seemed to like this particular improvement the best. Every resident living on Massachusetts Avenue will be sent a letter and a diagram explaining exactly what the Division is planning along with a comment sheet and a contact phone number. If the majority of residents respond negatively to the plans, then the Division will probably not implement that specific plan. We will make sure that the residents are given advance notice before any changes are put in place. Mr. Bush stressed that advance notification will be given to residents prior to the Traffic Board receiving the final report. Residents will also be invited to the Traffic Board meeting when the final report is presented to the Board. Adequate public input is essential for the success of the program. Mr. Bush indicated that the completed Area 5 study has been sent to the City Council members, Planning Department and the Planning Board. Mr. Haynes asked if it may be prudent to postpone a recommendation on the report to allow the residents on Massachusetts Avenue a chance to come in with their comments. Mr. Stebbins noted that the area residents have been provided with two opportunities to express their viewpoint and make suggestions and the residents did not attend the public meetings. Ms. Foltz stated that the most drastic action being taken is the installation of the speed humps on Massachusetts Avenue. The rest of the changes are _affic Board Proceedings - April 9, 1997 Page 4 minor and she will support the Transportation Division recommendations once the additional information has been gathered from residents on Massachusetts Avenue. Mr. Endres said he thinks we should approve the recommendations because the residents that are interested in the issues have already attended the other public meetings and we could justify it on the basis that it is experimental since the same type of installation on New York Avenue won't occur until after the summer construction is completed. Stebbins moved, Endres seconded, CARRIED, to approve the Area 5 Report as recommended by the Transportation Division. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 Mr. Haynes asked that the residents on Massachusetts Avenue be invited to the May Traffic Board meeting. Mr. Berridge stated a letter will be sent to residents requesting additional input. ACTION ITEMS None. TABLED ITEMS None. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Board & Administrator, April, 1997 2. Traffic Tips, 1997 3. Mr. Berridge distributed a copy of a City Attorney's recent "Opinion Regarding the Removal of Stop Signs." Mr. Berridge highlighted the main points of the Opinion. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7: 15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, avid A. err dge Secretary c:\wp\data\traffic\minutes\0497 y�,N S IBC Public Service Department TRANSPORTATION DIVISION M 219 North Grand Avenue Lansing,Michigan 48933-1317 (517)483-4240 FAX(517)483-4395 jCHt � May 19, 1997 Marilynn Slade City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re: Traffic Board Minutes Dear Ms. Slade: Attached are the approved Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on April 9, 1997. Please place these minutes on file. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD Faith Rach, Recording Secretary Enclosure cc: James Smiertka, w/enclosure c:\wp\data\traffic\mintrans.1tr "Equal Opportunity Employer" y�N S IBC Public Service Department TRANSPORTATION DIVISION 219 North Grand Avenue Lansing,Michigan 48933-1317 FAX(517)483-4395 April 30, 1997 Marilynn Slade City Clerk City Hall -Q Lansing, Michigan C.) m w Re: Traffic Board Minutes w Dear Ms. Slade: Attached are the draft Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on April 9, 1997. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD Faith Rach, Recording Secretary Enclosure c:\wp\data\traffic\draftmin.1tr "Equal Opportunity Employer" CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF APRIL 9, 1997 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Haynes at 6:10 p.m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Endres, Foltz, Haynes, Skillings and Stebbins Board Members Absent: Miner MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE Skillings moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to grant Mr. Miner an excused absence. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES Mr. Berridge recommended that all items under Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items. Endres moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to consider all items under the Reports from the Secretary as Action Items. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Haynes indicated that there is a correction on page two, under Action Items, No. 1: the statement should read "eighteen meetings". Skillings moved, Stebbins seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes as amended from the Traffic Board meeting held March 12, 1997. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS None. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Letter from Edward F. Cook Mr. Haynes discussed a letter received from Mr. Cook, a former Traffic Board member. Mr. Cook requests a correction of the minutes for Traffic Board meetings held July, 1996 through November, 1996, which record Mr. Traffic Board Proceedings - April 9, 1997 Page 2 Cook as absent. Mr. Cook asks that his absences be removed from the record since his term expired June 30, 1996. Skillings moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to amend Traffic Board meeting minutes as requested by Mr. Cook. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Parking Regulation Request #97-05: Wilson Avenue Mr. Danke explained that the investigation of Wilson Avenue revealed that the stopping sight distance on the curve section is less than desirable. Stebbins moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division to install reverse curve signs on the approaches to curves on Wilson Avenue and that the curves be posted with 15 MPH speed advisory panels. Parking is to be prohibited on the south side of Wilson Avenue from Paul Avenue to Leon Avenue. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 2. Request for Traffic Control #97-06: Pennsylvania Avenue/Shiawassee Street/Eastern High School Mr. Bush reported that the Transportation Division received a request from the Principal of Eastern High School for the installation of a turn arrow signal at the intersection of Shiawassee Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Transportation Division staff observed that there are some difficulties with the pedestrian crossing at the intersection. During the afternoon peak hours there is congestion and confusion due to the lack of lane use assignment on the school drive. Staff also found that there are no marked cross-walks. Mr. Bush indicated that lane usage lines would be installed on School District property and that School District facilities staff support the recommendation. This work will be part of the spring painting contract. After the markings are installed, the School District will be responsible for marking maintenance. Stebbins moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendations not to install a left turn phase on Pennsylvania Avenue at Shiawassee Street due to the lack of operation problems with the southbound left turn movement, and to install bar type crosswalks and lane use signs and markings on the School driveway. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 3. Parking Regulation Request #97-05: Maple Street Mr. Bush reported that site visits of Pine Street and Maple Street revealed that the temporary parking regulation has discouraged parking on the Traffic Board Proceedings - April 9, 1997 Page 3 south side of Maple Street west of the intersection of Pine Street, thereby increasing the sight distance of northbound traffic. Endres moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to make permanent the temporary parking regulation prohibiting parking on the north side of Maple Street from Pine Street to State Street, on the south side of Maple Street from State Street to 100 feet east of State Street, and from 75 feet west of Pine Street to Pine Street. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 4. #97-08: Final Report - Area 5 Neighborhood Study and Traffic Calming Mr. Bush provided an explanation of the Area 5 report. Area 5 is the neighborhood bounded by Grand River Avenue on the south, Lake Lansing Road on the north, the CSX railroad on the west, and Wood Street on the east. Public comments that were gathered at the Area 5 Traffic Issues Meeting are contained in the report. Based on the residents' comments, Transportation Division staff went through a problem identification phase to determine how conditions could be improved. Mr. Bush discussed the various techniques that can be implemented to address the problems identified. Mr. Bush described a unique situation which exists on New York Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue. Both streets experience cut-through traffic in order to get to Grand River, avoiding High Street. Staff are proposing the installation of speed humps on Massachusetts Avenue. New York Avenue will be under construction all summer. Once the new pavement is in place on New York Avenue, speed humps may be installed. Mr. Bush explained that these speed humps are a parabolic design, in which the incline is very gradual having a greater impact on vehicles driving at higher speeds. Mr. Bush stated that the residents seemed to like this particular improvement the best. Every resident living on Massachusetts Avenue will be sent a letter and a diagram explaining exactly what the Division is planning along with a comment sheet and a contact phone number. If the majority of residents respond negatively to the plans, then the Division will probably not implement that specific plan. We will make sure that the residents are given advance notice before any changes are put in place. Mr. Bush stressed that advance notification will be given to residents prior to the Traffic Board receiving the final report. Residents will also be invited to the Traffic Board meeting when the final report is presented to the Board. Adequate public input is essential for the success of the program. Mr. Bush indicated that the completed Area 5 study has been sent to the City Council members, Planning Department and the Planning Board. Mr. Haynes asked if it may be prudent to postpone a recommendation on the report to allow the residents on Massachusetts Avenue a chance to come in with their comments. Mr. Stebbins noted that the area residents have been provided with two opportunities to express their viewpoint and make suggestions and the residents did not attend the public meetings. Ms. Foltz stated that the most drastic action being taken is the installation of the speed humps on Massachusetts Avenue. The rest of the changes are Traffic Board Proceedings - April 9, 1997 Page 4 minor and she will support the Transportation Division recommendations once the additional information has been gathered from residents on Massachusetts Avenue. Mr. Endres said he thinks we should approve the recommendations because the residents that are interested in the issues have already attended the other public meetings and we could justify it on the basis that it is experimental since the same type of installation on New York Avenue won't occur until after the summer construction is completed. Stebbins moved, Endres seconded, CARRIED, to approve the Area 5 Report as recommended by the Transportation Division. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 Mr. Haynes asked that the residents on Massachusetts Avenue be invited to the May Traffic Board meeting. Mr. Berridge stated a letter will be sent to residents requesting additional input. ACTION ITEMS None. TABLED ITEMS None. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Board & Administrator, April, 1997 2. Traffic Tips, 1997 3. Mr. Berridge distributed a copy of a City Attorney's recent "Opinion Regarding the Removal of Stop Signs." Mr. Berridge highlighted the main points of the Opinion. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, l avid A. err dge Secretary c:\wp\data\traffic\minutes\0497 CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT E TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE 1 ;( �i ?J ', �: 57 TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF MARCH 12, 1997 Lr;;'�S� �G CIT 1 CLERK CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Haynes at 6:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Endres, Foltz, Haynes, Miner, Skillings and Stebbins Board Members Absent: Fuentes VISITORS Patrick Bush Mr. Haynes reported that Mr. Berridge would not be able to attend tonight's meeting due to other commitments. Mr. Bush will fill in as Secretary in Mr. Berridge's absence. MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE None. ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES Mr. Bush recommended that all items under Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items and asked that Mayor's Parking and Downtown Development Advisory Committee meeting minutes dated January 10, 1997, and the Cashkey brochure both be added as Informational Items. Endres moved, Stebbins seconded, CARRIED, to consider all items under the Reports from the Secretary as Action Items and that Mayor's Parking and Downtown Development Advisory Committee meeting minutes dated January 10, 1997, and the Cashkey brochure both be added as Informational Items. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Foltz moved, Endres seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the Traffic Board meeting held February 12, 1997. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 Traffic Board Proceedings - March 12, 1997 Page 2 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 1. Parking Regulation Change #97-04: Inverness Avenue Ms. May Church called to report that she would not be able to attend the meeting tonight because of other obligations and expressed that she would like to support current regulations on Inverness Avenue and that she is happy with the way it is now. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS None. ACTION ITEMS 1. Termination of Traffic Board Membership: Lisa Fuentes Mr. Haynes referred to the Attendance Rule contained in the Rules of Administrative Procedure. Mr. Haynes explained that Ms. Fuentes has been absent from the last eighteen meetings. Ms. Fuentes has been asked to provide an explanation for her repeated absences. Ms. Fuentes has never provided her reasons. Miner moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to terminate Traffic Board membership of Ms. Fuentes. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Parking Regulation Changes #97-04: Inverness Avenue Mr. Bush reported that the Transportation Division received two petitions regarding parking regulations on Inverness Avenue. One petition requested removing the parking prohibition and allow two hour parking between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Mr. Bush explained that since the 1995 prohibition, there has been a 50 o turnover in ownership in the 1700 and 1800 block of Inverness Avenue. The Transportation Division .received a second petition requesting that current regulations remain. A review of the two petitions showed that the same residents had signed both petitions so the Division sent a Parking Survey to all residences in the 1700 and 1800 block of Inverness Avenue. The surveys that were returned revealed that residents want a two hour parking regulation re-enacted. A Temporary Traffic Control Order was implemented allowing limited two hour parking. Mr. Bush noted that once CSO construction begins on Verlinden Avenue and Osborn Road, there will be a large number of people hunting for parking spaces. Handicapper parking may become a problem since time zone restrictions do not apply to handicapper parking. The Transportation Division has not received any negative feedback since the temporary order has been in place. Foltz moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to make permanent the Temporary Traffic Control Order limiting parking for a Traffic Board Proceedings - March 12, 1997 Page 3 period not to exceed two hours on the north side of Inverness Avenue from Forbes Street to Verlinden Avenue. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 TABLED ITEMS None. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Board & Administrator, February, 1997 2. Mayor's Parking and Downtown Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes, January, 1997. 3. CashKey Brochure OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS 1. Mr. Bush presented a brief report on the first Area 5 Traffic Calming meeting. The residents that attended the meeting provided very useful information. An action plan will be presented to the neighborhood at the next meeting scheduled for March 27, 1997. Once the plan is finalized with the neighborhood, it will be brought before the Traffic Board for approval. The next Area 5 meeting is scheduled for March 27, 1997. The first meeting for Area 33 is scheduled for April 10, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. , at North Elementary School. Mr. Bush stated he would prepare a revised schedule and forward it to Board members. 2. Mr. Stebbins noted that many of the street name signs throughout the city are inaccurate. Some signs are lacking the north/south designation. Mr. Bush noted that many of the older signs were installed by contractors at one time and there are inaccuracies. Mr. Stebbins stated he would make a list of street signs that need correction. 3. Mr. Haynes noted that the street tape in the 600 block of North Walnut Street needs to be replaced. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 2�AW. ,�C- David A. B er idge Secretary c:\wp\data\traffic\minutes\0397 ti�NSI �C Public Service Department TRANSPORTATION DIVISION 219 North Grand Avenue Lansing,Michigan 48933-1317 (517)483-4240 fc I, I 7 FAX(517)483-4395 April 28, 1997 Marilynn Slade City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re: Traffic Board Minutes Dear Ms. Slade: Attached are the approved Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on March 12, 1997. Please place these minutes on file. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD Faith Rach, Recording Secretary Enclosure cc: James Smiertka, w/enclosure c:\wp\data\traffic\mintrans.1tr "Equal Opportunity Employer" y�N S IBC Public Service Department TRANSPORTATION DIVISION � N 219 North Grand Avenue Lansing,Michigan 48933-1317 (517)483-4240 j �� FAX(517)483-4395 CH1G April 3, 1997 Marilynn Slade City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re: Traffic Board Minutes Dear Ms. Slade: Attached are the draft Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on March 12, 1997. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD Faith Rach, Recording Secretary Enclosure c:\wp\data\traffic\draftmin.1tr "Equal Opportunity Employer" CITY OF LANSING j,a -U A. PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT Cr.. �'V - TRANSPORTATION DIVISION ,�;` -.j� PM 4 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING LANSING CITY CLERK MEETING OF MARCH 12, 1997 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Haynes at 6:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Endres, Foltz, Haynes, Miner, Skillings and Stebbins Board Members Absent: Fuentes VISITORS Patrick Bush Mr. Haynes reported that Mr. Berridge would not be able to attend tonight's meeting due to other commitments. Mr. Bush will fill in as Secretary in Mr. Berridge's absence. MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE None. ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES Mr. Bush recommended that all items under Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items and asked that Mayor's Parking and Downtown Development Advisory Committee meeting minutes dated January 10, 1997, and the Cashkey brochure both be added as Informational Items. Endres moved, Stebbins seconded, CARRIED, to consider all items under the Reports from the Secretary as Action Items and that Mayor's Parking and Downtown Development Advisory Committee meeting minutes dated January 10, 1997, and the Cashkey brochure both be added as Informational Items. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Foltz moved, Endres seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the Traffic Board meeting held February 12, 1997. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 Traffic Board Proceedings - March 12, 1997 Page 2 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 1. Parking Regulation Change #97-04: Inverness Avenue Ms. May Church called to report that she would not be able to attend the meeting tonight because of other obligations and expressed that she would like to support current regulations on Inverness Avenue and that she is happy with the way it is now. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS None. ACTION ITEMS 1. Termination of Traffic Board Membership: Lisa Fuentes Mr. Haynes referred to the Attendance Rule contained in the Rules of Administrative Procedure. Mr. Haynes explained that Ms. Fuentes has been absent from the last twelve meetings. Ms. Fuentes has been asked to provide an explanation for her repeated absences. Ms. Fuentes has never provided her reasons. Miner moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to terminate Traffic Board membership of Ms. Fuentes. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Parking Regulation Changes #97-04: Inverness Avenue Mr. Bush reported that the Transportation Division received two petitions regarding parking regulations on Inverness Avenue. One petition requested removing the parking prohibition and allow two hour parking between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Mr. Bush explained that since the 1995 prohibition, there has been a 50 o turnover in ownership in the 1700 and 1800 block of Inverness Avenue. The Transportation Division received a second petition requesting that current regulations remain. A review of the two petitions showed that the same residents had signed both petitions so the Division sent a Parking Survey to all residences in the 1700 and 1800 block of Inverness Avenue. The surveys that were returned revealed that residents want a two hour parking regulation re-enacted. A Temporary Traffic Control Order was implemented allowing limited two hour parking. Mr. Bush noted that once CSO construction begins on Verlinden Avenue and Osborn Road, there will be a large number of people hunting for parking spaces. Handicapper parking may become a problem since time zone restrictions do not apply to handicapper parking. The Transportation Division has not received any negative feedback since the temporary order has been in place. Foltz moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to make permanent the Temporary Traffic Control Order limiting parking for a Traffic Board Proceedings - March 12, 1997 Page 3 period not to exceed two hours on the north side of Inverness Avenue from Forbes Street to Verlinden Avenue. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 TABLED ITEMS None. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Board & Administrator, February, 1997 2. Mayor's Parking and Downtown Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes, January, 1997. 3. CashKey Brochure OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS 1. Mr. Bush presented a brief report on the first Area 5 Traffic Calming meeting. The residents that attended the meeting provided very useful information. An action plan will be presented to the neighborhood at the next meeting scheduled for March 27, 1997. Once the plan is finalized with the neighborhood, it will be brought before the Traffic Board for approval. The next Area 5 meeting is scheduled for March 27, 1997. The first meeting for Area 33 is scheduled for April 10, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. , at North Elementary School. Mr. Bush stated he would prepare a revised schedule and forward it to Board members. 2. Mr. Stebbins noted that many of the street name signs throughout the city are inaccurate. Some signs are lacking the north/south designation. Mr. Bush noted that many of the older signs were installed by contractors at one time and there are inaccuracies. Mr. Stebbins stated he would make a list of street signs that need correction. 3. Mr. Haynes noted that the street tape in the 600 block of North Walnut Street needs to be replaced. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, David A. Ber idge Secretary c:\wp\data\traffic\minutes\0397 CITY OF LANSING IIECEIVED PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION ;J � ± _ ' I: s OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSIf)& G�I Y CLERK(MEETING OF FEBRUARY 12, 1997 SING CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Haynes at 6:11 p.m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Foltz, Endres, Haynes, Miner, and Skillings Board Members Absent: Fuentes, Stebbins MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE Skillings moved, Endres seconded, CARRIED, to issue Mr. Stebbins an excused absence. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES Mr. Haynes asked that an item pertaining to Ms. Fuentes' membership on the Traffic Board, be placed under New Business. Foltz moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to place an item pertaining to Ms. Fuentes' membership on the Traffic Board under New Business. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 Mr. Berridge recommended that all items under Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items and asked that the Traffic Calming Meeting Schedule be added as Information Item number three and the Area Five Neighborhood Meeting Notice under Information Item number four. Skillings moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to consider all items under the Reports from the Secretary as Action Items and to add the Traffic Calming Meeting Schedule as Information Item number three and Area Five Neighborhood Meeting Notice under Information Item number four. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Foltz moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the Traffic Board meeting held January 8, 1997. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 Traffic Board Proceedings - February 12, 1997 Page 2 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS None. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS None. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Parking Regulation Changes #97-02: CATA GTC Mr. Bush reported that CATA is underway with their construction of the Ground Transportation Center. Based on the construction schedule, site- work will begin on the driveways onto Lenawee Street and Kalamazoo Street sometime in the month of April. Mr. Bush discussed the site plan showing where the driveways will be located. Due to the placement of the driveways, the existing 90 minute parking zone on the south side of Kalamazoo Street from Washington Avenue to Grand Avenue will have to be eliminated. A portion of the existing two hour parking zone on the north side of Lenawee Street will need to be eliminated in order to accommodate the construction of new access/exit driveways. The existing two hour parking zone on the west side of Grand Avenue between Lenawee Street and Kalamazoo Street, will need to be changed to a 30 minute zone. Mr. Haynes noted that there are four businesses located in the 100 block of East Kalamazoo concerned about the removal of parking spaces. Mr. Miner noted that only six spaces will lost. Mr. Berridge indicated that there is currently a waiting list for permit parking in Lot 6 which is at full capacity. As a last resort, the Parking System might be able to put a few metered spaces in Lot 6. However, the metered spaces would be difficult to access. Mr. Haynes asked if the alley behind Wolverine Typewriter could be used as a pick-up and drop-off area. Mr. Berridge indicated that the Transportation Division could investigate whether the alley was public or private and the length of the alley. If it is a public alley, then by ordinance, there is no parking in any public alley. If the alley is private, then it would be subject to the conditions of the owner. Mr. Berridge stated that the meters in the southern half of the 400 block of South Washington Avenue are currently under utilized and may provide some alternative parking. Mr. Berridge reported that the Transportation Division received a letter from Jim Perry regarding the lack of available parking on Kalamazoo Street. Traffic staff sent Mr. Perry a letter along with the Report from the Secretary. Rather than defer parking regulation change issues, the report was prepared and brought to the Board to avoid last minute deliberations. Mr. Miner stated that it seems that Mr. Baryames should provide parking for his tenants. Mr. Berridge suggested that the Board may want to defer a decision on the report for one month and see if through a joint venture with Chris Baryames, parking can be accommodated. Mr. Haynes wanted to know how many spaces were available on the Baryames site. Mr. Berridge Traffic Board Proceedings - February 12, 1997 Page 3 indicated probably 10-12 self-park spaces. Mr. Berridge said that a venture of this type would have to be thoroughly investigated before any funding option would be determined. Any parking plan would go before the Mayor's Parking and Downtown Development Advisory Committee and the Traffic Board. Endres moved, Skillings seconded, Defeated, to defer consideration of Parking Regulation Changes on Grand Avenue, Kalamazoo Street and Lenawee Street for one month. Yeas: 4 Nays: 1 (Miner) Foltz moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the following recommendations of the Transportation Division: 1. The existing 90 minute parking zone on the south side of Kalamazoo Street be eliminated and that stopping, standing and parking be prohibited on the south side of Kalamazoo Street from Washington Avenue to Grand Avenue. 2. That the portion of existing two hour parking zone on the north side on Lenawee Street from Grand Avenue to a point 200 feet west of Grand Avenue be eliminated and that stopping, standing and parking be prohibited on Lenawee Street from Grand Avenue to a point 200 feet west of Grand Avenue. 3. That the existing two hour parking zone on the west side of Grand Avenue, between Lenawee Street and Kalamazoo Street, be changed to a 30 minute zone and that the remaining portion of Grand Avenue between Lenawee Street and Kalamazoo Street be posted as "no stopping, standing or parking." Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 Miner moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to pursue finding alternative parking for businesses impacted by the new regulations. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 2. Parking Regulation Change #97-03: Fred Street Mr. Berridge explained that the Transportation Division received a request to investigate the prohibition of parking on one side of Fred Street. The surveys sent to area residents generated very little response. Opinions were evenly divided on surveys that were returned. The Fire Marshall has certified that the presence of parking does not present a safety hazard or obstacle for emergency vehicles. Based on the information gathered, the Transportation Division recommends maintaining current parking regulations on Fred Street. Traffic Board Proceedings - February 12, 1997 Page 4 Miner moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to maintain current parking regulations on Fred Street. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ACTION ITEMS 1. F.Y. 1997 - 1998 Budget Mr. Berridge provided a brief description of the different aspects of the FY 1997-98 Transportation Division and Parking Budget. The Division is looking for the Board's strong support of capital improvements in traffic engineering budget, which includes signal modernization at intersections and upgrades to the traffic signal interconnect. Ms. Foltz asked who will be paying for the diverter on Holmes. Mr. Berridge indicated that has not yet been determined. The City is footing the bill for a temporary diverter on an experimental basis. Billing will be decided once the permanent diverter is designed prior to installation. Mr. Haynes wondered how the twenty intersections were divided among the different Council wards. Mr. Berridge explained that these are not new signals but modernization of signals. Mr. Bush reported that the twenty signals are in very poor condition and the majority are located,in the central business district. Mr. Berridge reviewed items in the Parking System Budget. The purchase of 220 parking meter mechs will replace approximately 1/15 of the meters on the street which have a life expectancy of approximately 15 years. Mr. Haynes asked that sales brochures on payment options at meters be made available for the new Board members. Mr. Berridge said he would put the information together for the next meeting. Mr. Berridge explained the various capital improvements. The last major maintenance was performed in 1988. The next cycle of major maintenance will begin in the Spring, 1998. There is sufficient funding for the first two years of the four year maintenance cycle which will include South Capitol Ramp and the South Grand Ramp. After that, there is no more funding in the Parking System Fund for major maintenance. Mr. Berridge reiterated that the Parking System budget has sufficient funding to pay the day-to- day operating expenses associated with parking, debt service payments on facilities we own, and to put a little money in the bank, but not enough money for the major maintenance needs. Even though there is a project future major maintenance shortfall, the Transportation Division is not recommending a rate increase for FY 97-98. Mr. Berridge asked that the Board endorse the budget, capital improvement programs and the plan of action laid out in the budget. Foltz moved, Endres seconded, CARRIED, to endorse the Transportation Division's plan of action laid out in the FY 1997-98 Budget. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 Traffic Board Proceedings - February 12, 1997 Page 5 TABLED ITEMS None. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Board & Administrator, February, 1997 2. Parking System Quarterly Financial Report (12/31/97) Mr. Berridge reported that parking.revenue has increased from the prior fiscal year. Expenses are on target. The Parking System's current financial performance is looking positive. Ms. Skillings asked where the increased fines are coming from. Mr. Berridge explained that the Division hired a new Lead Parking Enforcement Worker which is providing greater supervision of Parking Enforcement Workers and more tickets are being issued. Also, a greater number of tickets are being paid before they reach the District Court system due to the increase in fines. The handheld ticket writers will assist in an increase of booting (vehicle immobilization) activity. Mr. Berridge discussed the booting process. 3. Traffic Calming Meeting Schedule Mr. Berridge distributed the Traffic Calming Neighborhood Meeting Schedule and Brochure and encouraged Board members to attend the meetings for the Neighborhood Study Program. Ms. Foltz asked what was happening on the Eastside. Mr. Berridge explained that Traffic staff are waiting to install the Jerome/Holmes traffic diverter until they can make the signal improvements at Michigan/Pennsylvania and Michigan/Marshall. Those programmed improvements should be completed by the end of June. 4. Area Five Neighborhood Meeting Notice Mr. Berridge stated that the date has not yet been determined for the Area One meeting. Mr. Haynes asked if the Neighborhood Study schedule may need to be modified. Mr. Berridge explained that we would have to wait and see. 5. Jonna Development Project Mr. Berridge reported that the Jonna Project is moving forward and will include a two-level parking ramp with approximately 78 condominium units on top of the two-level parking ramp. There are still proceeds left from the 1990 Building Authority Bond Issue. We are investigating the possibility of taking these proceeds and programming them into the construction of the ramp which would create a two-level parking structure with 330 spaces, an increase of 120 spaces over the current surface lot at that location. Jonna has discussed the possibility of 78-100 additional spaces to be located on the third level for tenant parking. Tenant demand may be supplemented with some of the spaces on the first two levels. The Parking System will probably break even due to increased operational costs. There may be a potential to see minor positive cash flow from the project. Traffic Board Proceedings - February 12, 1997 Page 6 OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS 1. Mr. Haynes reported that Board members must make a formal motion to terminate Ms. Fuentes' membership on the Traffic Board. Skillings moved, Endres seconded, CARRIED, to place Ms. Fuentes' membership on the Traffic Board as an Action Item on the March, 1997 agenda. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. espectfully submitted, David A. Berridge Secretary c:\wp\data\traffic\minutes\0297 N S 1 �'c Public Service Department TRANSPORTATION DIVISION � M 219 North Grand Avenue Lansing,Michigan 48933-1317 (517)483-4240 FAX(517)483-4395 March 31, 1997 Marilynn Slade City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re: Traffic Board Minutes Dear Ms. Slade: Attached are the approved Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on February 12, 1997. Please place these minutes on file. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD l Faith Rach, Recording Secretary Enclosure cc: James Smiertka, w/enclosure c:\wp\data\traffic\mintrans.1tr "Equal Opportunity Employer" S Public Service Department TRANSPORTATION DIVISION- F 11 :�� iJ " 219 North Cesar Chavez Avenue f� Lansing,MI 48933-1317 i.' — 1 ;"1 3 4, 3-4240 ) 3-48 Fax(51 8 95 �;!r ^ rC H 1 CITY CLERK March 6, 1997 Marilynn Slade City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re: Traffic Board Minutes Dear Ms. Slade: Attached are the draft Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on February 12, 1997. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD Acw� Faith Rach, Recording Secretary Enclosure c:\wp\data\traffic\draftmin.1tr "Equal Opportunity Employer" CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF FEBRUARY 12, 1997 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Haynes at 6:11 p.m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Foltz, Endres, Haynes, Miner, and Skillings Board Members Absent: Fuentes, Stebbins MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE Skillings moved, Endres seconded, CARRIED, to issue Mr. Stebbins an excused absence. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES Mr. Haynes asked that an item pertaining to Ms. Fuentes' membership on the Traffic Board, be placed under New Business. Foltz moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to place an item pertaining to Ms. Fuentes' membership on the Traffic Board under New Business. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 Mr. Berridge recommended that all items under Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items and asked that the Traffic Calming Meeting Schedule be added as Information Item number three and the Area Five Neighborhood Meeting Notice under Information Item number four. Skillings moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to consider all items under the Reports from the Secretary as Action Items and to add the Traffic Calming Meeting Schedule as Information Item number three and Area Five Neighborhood Meeting Notice under Information Item number four. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Foltz moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the Traffic Board meeting held January 8, 1997. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 Traffic Board Proceedings - February 12, 1997 Page 2 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS None. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS None. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Parking Regulation Changes #97-02: CATA GTC Mr. Bush reported that CATA is underway with their construction of the Ground Transportation Center. Based on the construction schedule, site- work will begin on the driveways onto Lenawee Street and Kalamazoo Street sometime in the month of April. Mr. Bush discussed the site plan showing where the driveways will be located. Due to the placement of the driveways, the existing 90 minute parking zone on the south side of Kalamazoo Street from Washington Avenue to Grand Avenue will have to be eliminated. A portion of the existing two hour parking zone on the north side of Lenawee Street will need to be eliminated in order to accommodate the construction of new access/exit driveways. The existing two hour parking zone on the west side of Grand Avenue between Lenawee Street and Kalamazoo Street, will need to be changed to a 30 minute zone. Mr. Haynes noted that there are four businesses located in the 100 block of East Kalamazoo concerned about the removal of parking spaces. Mr. Miner noted that only six spaces will lost. Mr. Berridge indicated that there is currently a waiting list for permit parking in Lot 6 which is at full capacity. As a last resort, the Parking System might be able to put a few metered spaces in Lot 6. However, the metered spaces would be difficult to access. Mr. Haynes asked if the alley behind Wolverine Typewriter could be used as a pick-up and drop-off area. Mr. Berridge indicated that the Transportation Division could investigate whether the alley was public or private and the length of the alley. If it is a public alley, then by ordinance, there is no parking in any public alley. If the alley is private, then it would be subject to the conditions of the owner. Mr. Berridge stated that the meters in the southern half of the 400 block of South Washington Avenue are currently under utilized and may provide some alternative parking. Mr. Berridge reported that the Transportation Division received a letter from Jim Perry regarding the lack of available parking on Kalamazoo Street. Traffic staff sent Mr. Perry a letter along with the Report from the Secretary. Rather than defer parking regulation change issues, the report was prepared and brought to the Board to avoid last minute deliberations. Mr. Miner stated that it seems that Mr. Baryames should provide parking for his tenants. Mr. Berridge suggested that the Board may want to defer a decision on the report for one month and see if through a joint venture with Chris Baryames, parking can be accommodated. Mr. Haynes wanted to know how many spaces were available on the Baryames site. Mr. Berridge Traffic Board Proceedings - February 12, 1997 Page 3 indicated probably 10-12 self-park spaces. Mr. Berridge said that a venture of this type would have to be thoroughly investigated before any funding option would be determined. Any parking plan would go before the Mayor's Parking and Downtown Development Advisory Committee and the Traffic Board. Endres moved, Skillings seconded, Defeated, to defer consideration of Parking Regulation Changes on Grand Avenue, Kalamazoo Street and Lenawee Street for one month. Yeas: 4 Nays: 1 (Miner) Foltz moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the following recommendations of the Transportation Division: 1. The existing 90 minute parking zone on the south side of Kalamazoo Street be eliminated and that stopping, standing and parking be prohibited on the south side of Kalamazoo Street from Washington Avenue to Grand Avenue. 2. That the portion of existing two hour parking zone on the north side on Lenawee Street from Grand Avenue to a point 200 feet west of Grand Avenue be eliminated and that stopping, standing and parking be prohibited on Lenawee Street from Grand Avenue to a point 200 feet west of Grand Avenue. 3. That the existing two hour parking zone on the west side of Grand Avenue, between Lenawee Street and Kalamazoo Street, be changed to a 30 minute zone and that the remaining portion of Grand Avenue between Lenawee Street and Kalamazoo Street be posted as "no stopping, standing or parking." Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 Miner moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to pursue finding alternative parking for businesses impacted by the new regulations. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 2. Parking Regulation Change #97-03: Fred Street Mr. Berridge explained that the Transportation Division received a request to investigate the prohibition of parking on one side of Fred Street. The surveys sent to area residents generated very little response. Opinions were evenly divided on surveys that were returned. The Fire Marshall has certified that the presence of parking does not present a safety hazard or obstacle for emergency vehicles. Based on the information gathered, the Transportation Division recommends maintaining current parking regulations on Fred Street. Traffic Board Proceedings - February 12, 1997 Page 4 Miner moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to maintain current parking regulations on Fred Street. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ACTION ITEMS 1. F.Y. 1997 - 1998 Budget Mr. Berridge provided a brief description of the different aspects of the FY 1997-98 Transportation Division and Parking Budget. The Division is looking for the Board's strong support of capital improvements in traffic engineering budget, which includes signal modernization at intersections and upgrades to the traffic signal interconnect. Ms. Foltz asked who will be paying for the diverter on Holmes. Mr. Berridge indicated that has not yet been determined. The City is footing the bill for a temporary diverter on an experimental basis. Billing will be decided once the permanent diverter is designed prior to installation. Mr. Haynes wondered how the twenty intersections were divided among the different Council wards. Mr. Berridge explained that these are not new signals but modernization of signals. Mr. Bush reported that the twenty signals are in very poor condition and the majority are located in the central business district. Mr. Berridge reviewed items in the Parking System Budget. The purchase of 220 parking meter mechs will replace approximately 1/15 of the meters on the street which have a life expectancy of approximately 15 years. Mr. Haynes asked that sales brochures on payment options at meters be made available for the new Board members. Mr. Berridge said he would put the information together for the next meeting. Mr. Berridge explained the various capital improvements. The last major maintenance was performed in 1988. The next cycle of major maintenance will begin in the Spring, 1998. There is sufficient funding for the first two years of the four year maintenance cycle which will include South Capitol Ramp and the South Grand Ramp. After that, there is no more funding in the Parking System Fund for major maintenance. Mr. Berridge reiterated that the Parking System budget has sufficient funding to pay the day-to- day operating expenses associated with parking, debt service payments on facilities we own, and to put a little money in the bank, but not enough money for the major maintenance needs. Even though there is a project future major maintenance shortfall, the Transportation Division is not recommending a rate increase for FY 97-98. Mr. Berridge asked that the Board endorse the budget, capital improvement programs and the plan of action laid out in the budget. Foltz moved, Endres seconded, CARRIED, to endorse the Transportation Division's plan of action laid out in the FY 1997-98 Budget. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 Traffic Board Proceedings - February 12, 1997 Page 5 TABLED ITEMS None. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Board & Administrator, February, 1997 2. Parking System Quarterly Financial Report (12/31/97) Mr. Berridge reported that parking revenue has increased from the prior fiscal year. Expenses are on target. The Parking System's current financial performance is looking positive. Ms. Skillings asked where the increased fines are coming from. Mr. Berridge explained that the Division hired a new Lead Parking Enforcement Worker which is providing greater supervision of Parking Enforcement Workers and more tickets are being issued. Also, a greater number of tickets are being paid before they reach the District Court system due to the increase in fines. The handheld ticket writers will assist in an increase of booting (vehicle immobilization) activity. Mr. Berridge discussed the booting process. 3. Traffic Calming Meeting Schedule Mr. Berridge distributed the Traffic Calming Neighborhood Meeting Schedule and Brochure and encouraged Board members to attend the meetings for the Neighborhood Study Program. Ms. Foltz asked what was happening on the Eastside. Mr. Berridge explained that Traffic staff are waiting to install the Jerome/Holmes traffic diverter until they can make the signal improvements at Michigan/Pennsylvania and Michigan/Marshall. Those programmed improvements should be completed by the end of June. 4. Area Five Neighborhood Meeting Notice Mr. Berridge stated that the date has not yet been determined for the Area One meeting. Mr. Haynes asked if the Neighborhood Study schedule may need to be modified. Mr. Berridge explained that we would have to wait and see. 5. Jonna Development Project Mr. Berridge reported that the Jonna Project is moving forward and will include a two-level parking ramp with approximately 78 condominium units on top of the two-level parking ramp. There are still proceeds left from the 1990 Building Authority Bond Issue. We are investigating the possibility of taking these proceeds and programming them into the construction of the ramp which would create a two-level parking structure with 330 spaces, an increase of 120 spaces over the current surface lot at that location. Jonna has discussed the possibility of 78-100 additional spaces to be located on the third level for tenant parking. Tenant demand may be supplemented with some of the spaces on the first two levels. The Parking System will probably break even due to increased operational costs. There may be a potential to see minor positive cash flow from the project. Traffic Board Proceedings - February 12, 1997 Page 6 OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS 1. Mr. Haynes reported that Board members must make a formal motion to terminate Ms. Fuentes' membership on the Traffic Board. Skillings moved, Endres seconded, CARRIED, to place Ms. Fuentes' membership on the Traffic Board as an Action Item on the March, 1997 agenda. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. espectfully submitted, David A. Berridge Secretary c:\wp\data\traffic\minutes\0297 CITY OF LANSING , , PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT ' '� j�! ) TRANSPORTATION DIVISION f,ry ES , OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE ` ��`� C. f',''; ] TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING ANSIJjG CITY CLERK MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 1997 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Haynes at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Foltz, Haynes, Miner, Skillings and Stebbins Board Members Absent: Endres, Fuentes Visitors: Bill and Liz Schaner MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE Ms. Foltz moved, Ms. Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to issue Mr. Endres an excused absence. Yeas: 5 • Nays: 0 ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES Mr. Berridge recommended adding the Budget Item to New Business discussion. Foltz moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to add the Budget Item to New Business discussion. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Foltz moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the Traffic Board meeting held November 13, 1996. Yeas: 5 Nays,: 0 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 1. Traffic Investigation Report #97-01: Delta River Drive Mr. Schaner stated that he has noticed an increase in excess speed and the volume of traffic traveling on Delta River Drive between Waverly Road and Grand River Avenue. He noted that the report indicated that Delta River Drive has never been classified as a residential road but as a collector street for other residential areas. Due to a lack of sidewalks, there is a concern for the safety of pedestrians who walk in the area. Mr. Schaner said that the Transportation Division sent him a blank petition to circulate among area residents which requests the installation of sidewalks. He stated he didn't feel it was his responsibility to circulate the petition. There are no signs posted which indicate that Delta River Drive is a two Traffic Board Proceedings - January 8, 1997 Page 2 lane street with parking on both sides. On several occasions he has witnessed vehicles trying to pass other vehicles. Mr. Schaner explained that traffic problems can be attributed to Delta River Drive being used as a by-pass street to Grand River from Waverly Road. The study seems to be technically correct however, it does not address the human factors involved or the safety for children who attend elementary schools in the area,. Two well placed four-way stop signs may be effective in reducing speed and volume. Mr. Schaner encouraged the Board not to increase the speed limit on Delta River Drive. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Traffic Board Appointment - James W. Miner Mr. Berridge welcomed Mr. Miner as a new Traffic Board Member. Foltz moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to receive and place the application materials for Mr. Miner on file. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 2. Traffic Investigation Report #97-01: Delta River Drive Mr. Danke explained that Delta River Drive is designated as an urban collector street. It is also a designated through street meaning that all streets that intersect with it must stop at the intersection. Delta River Drive was never designed to be a local street. It serves outlying locations as a connector between neighboring residential areas. Sidewalks are limited in this area because this part of Delta River Drive was built before the requirement to install sidewalks in subdivisions. There are no reported pedestrian accidents. Mr. Haynes inquired if the presence of pedestrian accidents would constitute a basis for requiring a sidewalk. Mr. Berridge explained that it is within the City Council's authority to order a sidewalk be built at anytime, anywhere however, they only order in a sidewalk when there has been a residential request through the petition process or when there is an overriding need. Mr. Danke noted that there have been numerous studies of Delta River Drive. Traffic patterns have not changed significantly since 1983. In 1984 the speed limit was reduced from 35 MPH to 30 MPH. Lowering the speed limit did not change the speed the majority of vehicles travel which is between 39-43 MPH. Delta River Drive is a wide street and houses are set back from the street. People feel comfortable driving at this rate of speed. To enhance safety the goal is to have everyone travel at the same speed. There is an excessive amount of speed violators which in this case, indicates that the speed is set to low. Increasing the speed limit by five miles per hour would reduce the number of speed violators significantly. Ms. Foltz inquired if parking signage should be installed to enhance safety, and if a four-way stop sign might be appropriate at Northwest Street in the curve. Mr. Berridge explained that there are no safety justifications to install a multi-way stop sign at that location. Traffic Board Proceedings - January 8, 1997 Page 3 Mr. Berridge explained that the traffic study does not include areas west of Waverly Road. Delta River Drive was designed to connect points west of Waverly Road to Grand River Avenue. Most of the traffic traveling on Delta River Drive is generated by nearby neighborhoods. Delta River Drive is a dividing line between two of the Traffic Calming or Neighborhood Study areas. The dividing lines were selected to isolate what are considered neighborhoods based on collectors or arterial streets. The 85th percentile is not the only factor used when determining the proper speed for a street. Changing the speed limit on Delta River Drive would probably have a zero impact on the speed at which people drive. Traffic patterns have not changed significantly in the past twelve years. The street functions safely. Diverting traffic from Delta River Drive is not appropriate for a street of this nature and would cause excessive overflow onto truly residential streets. Foltz moved, none seconded, DEFEATED, to move the Traffic Investigation Report to an Action Item for the purpose of voting to raise the speed limit on Delta River Drive from 30 MPH to 35 MPH. Stebbins moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to receive and place the Traffic Investigation Report on file. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ACTION ITEMS None. TABLED ITEMS None. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Traffic Tips, November, 1996 2. Board & Administrator, December, 1996, and January, 1997 3. Traffic Board Meeting Schedule OLD BUSINESS None. 7:25 p.m. Ms. Foltz excused herself in order to attend another obligation. Traffic Board Proceedings - January 8, 1997 Page 4 NEW BUSINESS 1• Mr. Berridge made a distribution of the Transportation Division, FY 1997- 1998 Budget. Additional information will be forwarded to Board members. The budget discussion will be postponed until the next Board meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ft David A. B erridge Secretary c:\wp\data\traffic\minutes\0197 y�N S 1 ClOn Public Service Department TRANSPORTATION DIVISION � M 219 North Cesar Chavez Avenue Lansing,MI 48933-1317 (517)483-4240 Fax(517)483-4395 jcH1G February 27, 1997 Marilynn Slade City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re: Traffic Board Minutes Dear Ms. Slade: Attached are the approved Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on January 8, 1997. Please place these minutes on file. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD ����� QA�� Faith Rach, Recording Secretary Enclosure cc: James Smiertka, w/enclosure c:\wp\data\traffic\mintrans.1tr "Equal Opportunity Employer" CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSINq.,,;,, MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 1997 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Haynes at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Foltz, Haynes, Miner, Skillings and Stebbins Board Members Absent: Endres, Fuentes Visitors: Bill and Liz Schaner MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE Ms. Foltz moved, Ms. Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to issue Mr. Endres an excused absence. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES Mr. Berridge recommended adding the Budget Item to New Business discussion. Foltz moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to add the Budget Item to New Business discussion. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Foltz moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the Traffic Board meeting held November 13, 1996. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 1. Traffic Investigation Report #97-01: Delta River Drive Mr. Schaner stated that he has noticed an increase in excess speed and the volume of traffic traveling on Delta River Drive between Waverly Road and Grand River Avenue. He noted that the report indicated that Delta River Drive has never been classified as a residential road but as a collector street for other residential areas. Due to a lack of sidewalks, there is a concern for the safety of pedestrians who walk in the area. Mr. Schaner said that the Transportation Division sent him a blank petition to circulate among area residents which requests the installation of sidewalks. He stated he didn't feel it was his responsibility to circulate the petition. There are no signs posted which indicate that Delta River Drive is a two Traffic Board Proceedings - January 8, 1997 Page 2 lane street with parking on both sides. On several occasions he has witnessed vehicles trying to pass other vehicles. Mr. Schaner explained that traffic problems can be attributed to Delta River Drive being used as a by-pass street to Grand River from Waverly Road. The study seems to be technically correct however, it does not address the human factors involved or the safety for children who attend elementary schools in the area. Two well placed four-way stop signs may be effective in reducing speed and volume. Mr. Schaner encouraged the Board not to increase the speed limit on Delta River Drive. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Traffic Board Appointment - James W. Miner Mr. Berridge welcomed Mr. Miner as a new Traffic Board Member. Foltz moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to receive and place the application materials for Mr. Miner on file. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 2. Traffic Investigation Report #97-01: Delta River Drive Mr. Danke explained that Delta River Drive is designated as an urban collector street. It is also a designated through street meaning that all streets that intersect with it must stop at the intersection. Delta River Drive was never designed to be a local street. It serves outlying locations as a connector between neighboring residential areas. Sidewalks are limited in this area because this part of Delta River Drive was built before the requirement to install sidewalks in subdivisions. There are no reported pedestrian accidents. Mr. Haynes inquired if the presence of pedestrian accidents would constitute a basis for requiring a sidewalk. Mr. Berridge explained that it is within the City Council's authority to order a sidewalk be built at anytime, anywhere however, they only order in a sidewalk when there has been a residential request through the petition process or when there is an overriding need. Mr. Danke noted that there have been .numerous studies of Delta River Drive. Traffic patterns have not changed significantly since 1983. In 1984 the speed limit was reduced from 35 MPH to 30 MPH. Lowering the speed limit did not change the speed the majority of vehicles travel which is between 39-43 MPH. Delta River Drive is a wide street and houses are set back from the street. People feel comfortable driving at this rate of speed. To enhance safety the goal is to have everyone travel at the same speed. There is an excessive amount of speed violators which in this case, indicates that the speed is set to low. Increasing the speed limit by five miles per hour would reduce the number of speed violators significantly. Ms. Foltz inquired if parking signage should be installed to enhance safety, and if a four-way stop sign might be appropriate at Northwest Street in the curve. Mr. Berridge explained that there are no safety justifications to install a multi-way stop sign at that location. Traffic Board Proceedings - January 8, 1997 Page 3 Mr. Berridge explained that the traffic study does not include areas west of Waverly Road. Delta River Drive was designed to connect points west of Waverly Road to Grand River Avenue. Most of the traffic traveling on Delta River Drive is generated by nearby neighborhoods. Delta River Drive is a dividing line between two of the Traffic Calming or Neighborhood Study areas. The dividing lines were selected to isolate what are considered neighborhoods based on collectors or arterial streets. The 85th percentile is not the only factor used when determining the proper speed for a street. Changing the speed limit on Delta River Drive would probably have a zero impact on the speed at which people drive. Traffic patterns have not changed significantly in the past twelve years. The street .functions safely. Diverting traffic from Delta River Drive is not appropriate for a street of this nature and would cause excessive overflow onto truly residential streets. Foltz moved, none seconded, DEFEATED, to move the Traffic Investigation Report to an Action Item for the purpose of voting to raise the speed limit on Delta River Drive from 30 MPH to 35 MPH. Stebbins moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to receive and place the Traffic Investigation Report on file. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ACTION ITEMS None. TABLED ITEMS None. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Traffic Tips, November, 1996 2. Board & Administrator, December, 1996, and January, 1997 3. Traffic Board Meeting Schedule OLD BUSINESS None. 7:25 p.m. Ms. Foltz excused herself in order to attend another obligation. Traffic Board Proceedings - January 8, 1997 Page 4 NEW BUSINESS 1. Mr. Berridge made a distribution of the Transportation Division, FY 1997- 1998 Budget. Additional information will be forwarded to Board members. The budget discussion will be postponed until the next Board meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, David A. Berridge Secretary c:\wp\data\traffic\minutes\0197 y�N S I "on, Public Service Department TRANSPORTATION DIVISION � M 219 North Cesar Chavez Avenue Lansing,MI 48933-1317 (517)483-4240 f Fax(517)483-4395 cHIG February 6, 1997 Marilynn Slade City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re: Traffic Board Minutes Dear Ms. Slade: Attached are the draft Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on January 8, 1997. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD Faith Rach, Recording Secretary Enclosure c:\wp\data\traffic\draftmiii.ltr "Equal Opportunity Employer"