HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Hyland Avenue and Oakland Street/Sheldon Avenue Crosswalk Traffic Study RESOLUTION NO. 15-535
RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF RECTANGULAR
RAPID FLASHING BEACON FOR CROSSWALK AT HYLAND AVENUE AND
OAKLAND STREET/SHELDON AVENUE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the City Council referred a letter from a citizen regarding the pedestrian safety
of the east-west crosswalk on the south side of Hyland Avenue and Oakland Street(west)/Sheldon
Avenue (east); and,
WHEREAS, in response, staff conducted a traffic study, including an analysis of speed,
volumes, and safety; and,
WHEREAS, the evaluation of the data shows that historically there are a very low number
of accidents at the intersection of Hyland Avenue and Oakland/Sheldon,especially those involving
a pedestrian or bicyclist; and,
WHEREAS, however, the data also indicated a concerning amount of motorists exceeding
the posted speed limit by greater than 10 MPH in the northbound direction, which at 9% was
approximately three times higher than observed on typical streets within Ames; and,
WHEREAS,it is apparent throughout this study that the greatest area for improvement is in
the awareness of the pedestrian using the crosswalk, and a recent treatment that appears to provide
a significant improvement to pedestrian awareness along arterial streets is the Rectangular Rapid
Flashing Beacon(RRFB); and,
WHEREAS, this is a push-button activated warning device that uses very bright flashing
yellow LEDs to warning motorists that a pedestrian is actively using the crosswalk; and,
WHEREAS, the cost for a RRFB is approximately $10,000 (including all time and
materials); and,
WHEREAS, the City Council could choose to direct staff purchase and install a RRFB for
the east-west crosswalk at Hyland Avenue and Oakland/Sheldon,and the$10,000 could come from
FY 2015/16 Accessibility Enhancement Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the purchase and installation of a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon(RRFB)for the east-west
crosswalk at Hyland Avenue and Oakland Street/Sheldon Avenue at a cost of$10,000 to be allocated
out of the FY 2015/16 Accessibility Enhancement Program is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 25`h day of August, 2015.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Nelson
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 25"'day of August, 2015.