Project Selection

This project was chosen based on the crash history (7 crashes including 1 serious injury in 5 years), speeds (54% of vehicles speeding), and pedestrian generators (Medical facility, library, business district).

Project Area

Existing Conditions

existing conditions

Traffic Safety Plan

Image of the proposed improvements

Traffic Data Collection

traffic data

Traffic Summary

  • Classification: Collector
  • Speed Limit: 25 MPH
  • Average Daily Traffic (ADT): 3481 VPD (Vehicles per day)
  • 85th % speed: 30 MPH
  • Overall % speeding: 54%

Planned Improvements

  • Mid-block raised crosswalk with new accessibility/ADA ramps
  • Curb extensions with flexposts to limit illegal parking
  • Shift of loading zones to increase intersection sight distance to improve yielding compliance
  • Improved pavement markings and signage for pedestrian crosswalk and bike lanes