TOWN STAFF REPORT RECCOMENDATIONS
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Discuss and consider approving the suggested intersection change submitted by Teague Nall and Perkins Engineering firm and adopt Ordinance 983 to add stop signs at Randol Mill and Dove intersection replacing current yield signs, approve quotes from Stripe-A-Zone for restriping and Smith Lawn and Tree for tree removal and the associated budget amendment for unbudgeted work; and take appropriate action (Wade Carroll, Town Manager)
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STAFF: Wade Carroll, Town Manager
BACKGROUND:
Council member David Quint requested that staff evaluate the intersection of Dove and Randol Mill after hearing of an accident at that intersection. There have also been several citizens complain that there was a great number of accidents at that intersection as well. Staff requested that the Fire Department and Police Department pull the number of accidents in and near the intersection to evaluate the issue. Staff also requested that Teague Nall and Perkins, our Town engineering firm, evaluate the intersection and suggest improvements if necessary. Police and Fire reports show a total of 3 major accidents (with injuries) and 2 minor accidents (no injuries) were reported at the intersection of Randol Mill and Dove lane in the past 5 years. Only 1 accident was reported to be in the intersection with the others caused by distracted drivers that lost control of their vehicles before or after the intersection.
DISCUSSION:
Staff met with our Town Engineer and asked them to evaluate the intersection and make suggestions in making the intersection more safe. The suggested changes are attached and include exchanging current yield signs with stop signs, restriping the intersection with reflective paint, adding raised and reflective buttons along the south side of the roadway (area of the majority of the accidents due to distracted driving) and the removal of several trees that could hinder a drivers view of oncoming traffic or cars that are stationary at the stop signs. Bids were requested from 3 different stripping and sign companies with Stripe-a-Zone coming in with the lowest bid of $6,573. The Public Works team will add additional reflective buttons to the road edges for an additional $400 and trees will be removed by Smith Lawn and Tree at their contracted price. Traffic at this intersection is relatively slow during the majority of the day but should be monitored. Once traffic increases a signal warrant study should be completed to determine if a signal light or traffic circle would increase the safety of drivers and citizens while decreasing wait times for drivers.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Staff requesting the approval of a budget amendment not to exceed $8000 from the general fund balance to _____ for the unbudgeted intersection improvements.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approving a budget amendment not to exceed $8,000 from general fund balance to _____ for the intersection improvement and the amendment of Ordinance 983 to replace the yield signs with stop signs at the intersection of Dove and Randol Mill.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Ordinance 983
Intersection improvement plan from TNP
Quotes for service
TOWN COUNCIL ACTION/OPTIONS:
1) Motion to approve
2) Motion to amend with the following stipulations (please state stipulations in motion)
3) Motion to table
4) Motion to deny