HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Funding for recommended improvements from Lincoln Way Pedestrian Safety Study RESOLUTION NO. 18-136
RESOLUTION APPROVING FUNDING FOR RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS
FROM LINCOLN WAY PEDESTRIAN SAFETY STUDY-PHASE II
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, on February 27, 2018, findings from Phase II of the Lincoln Way Pedestrian
Safety Study were presented to the City Council, with three recommended improvements to the
corridor: 1) retime the traffic signals and implement a Leading Pedestrian Interval; 2) reconfigure
the left-turn lanes at Lincoln Way and Welch Avenue; and, 3) construct an enhanced north-south
pedestrian crossing at Lincoln Way and Stanton Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, the total estimated cost for these improvements is $25,000; and,
WHEREAS, at that meeting, the Council approved the retuning plan and directed staff to
develop a funding recommendation for the physical improvements at the Welch and Stanton
intersections; and,
WHEREAS, since that tirrie, staff has identified $40,000 in Road Use Tax project savings
from two recent traffic signal replacements that can be utilized for these inprovements; and,
WHEREAS, by moving forward with the improvements at the Welch and Stanton
intersections, the City will be able to complete recommendation the recommended improvements
to enhance pedestrian safety; and,
WHEREAS, this timing allows improvements to be in place by the time fall semester starts
at ISU.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the finding from the Road Use Tax Fund in the amount of $25,000 for the recommended
improvements at the Welch Avenue and Stanton Avenue intersections.
ADOPTED THIS 27t' day of March, 2018.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27t" day of March, 2018.