Title
REVIEW INTERSECTION CONTROL EVALUATION FOR 99TH AVENUE AND POLK STREET
Background
This intersection was discussed at the April 2, 2019 Traffic Commission meeting. This intersection had an intersection evaluation completed in 2009. The results of that study were that the intersection was approaching the traffic numbers that would warrant a signal. At the April 2 meeting, the traffic commission recommended that an updated Intersection Control Evaluation study of traffic control be prepared.
The study evaluated multiple intersection control alternatives including the existing all-way stop, signalization, and a roundabout. Based on the current and future traffic projections, the recommendation of the study was to construct a traffic signal and altering the existing lane configurations on all the approach legs of the intersection.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Traffic Commission recommend that the city council place in the 5 year CIP the signalization of the intersection of 99th Avenue and Polk Street based on results of the Intersection Control Study.