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NATIONAL CITY TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
AGENDA REPORT FOR DECEMBER 5, 2012
ITEM TITLE:
I rrEivi NO. 2912-31 1
REQUEST FOR INSTALLATION OF A RED FLASHING
BEACON ABOVE THE STOP SIGN LOCATED ON
SOUTHBOUND STOCKMAN STREET AT CAGLE STREET TO
ENHANCE SAFETY (BY Y. HARWARD)
PREPARED BY: Stephen Manganiello, City Engineer
DISCUSSION:
Mrs. Yvonne Harward, resident of Cagle Street, has requested installation of a red
flashing beacon above the Stop sign located on southbound Stockman Street at Cagle
Street to enhance safety. Mrs. Hardward has observed vehicles running this Stop sign
and is concerned about safety.
Staff performed a site evaluation. The intersection is Stop controlled for a!I approaches
except northbound. The southbound approach, while Stop -controlled is downhill. The
City previously installed speed humps north of this intersection. Review of traffic collision
data indicates no "reported" accidents at this intersection over the past three years.
Based on review of existing conditions staff recommends installation of a flashing
beacon to enhance safety.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends installation of a red flashing beacon above the Stop sign located on
southbound Stockman Street at Cagle Street to enhance safety.
EXHIBITS:
1. Correspondence
2. Location Map
3, Photos
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Location Map
RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION
OF RED, FLASHING BEACON
ABOVE EXISTING STOP SIGN
Southbound Stockman St, approaching Cagle St (looking southwest)
Northbound Stockman St, approaching Cagle St (looking northeast)
Northbound Stockman St/Cagle St intersection (looking northeast)