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volumes were applied to all streets and the traffic conditions at the four main intersections surrounding <br />Culbertson Fountain were analyzed. The results indicated that traffic signals were not warranted and <br />therefore, stop sign traffic control was evaluated. <br />With stop sign traffic control, an increase of seven seconds delay is anticipated at each intersection at <br />the square from the existing traffic condition. Therefore, a vehicle passing through the square's two <br />intersections would, on average, experience 14 total seconds of increased travel time during the peak <br />hour. Vehicle queueing was also analyzed and on average, two to four vehicles are anticipated to be <br />queued during the peak hour. The results for changes in travel time and queueing are both acceptable. <br />In fact, the stopping of motorists at the intersections around the Square, where many pedestrians are <br />desired, and slower speeds within the downtown, are desirable for safety and comfort reasons. The <br />current speeding and crash problems should be ameliorated nicely. <br />Finally, traffic diversion was assessed. The highest traffic movement in the "worst case" was only 460 <br />vehicles per hour in the eastbound direction during the peak hour. Obviously, only a small percentage <br />of the 460 vehicles are travelling across the entire City. Even if it were as high as 10%, or 46 vehicles <br />over the hour, the team anticipates that only a fraction of those vehicles would change habits and use <br />the loop road due to the small change in travel time in the downtown. At the same time, it is likely that <br />some motorists, who currently use the bypass, might be interested to see some of changes and activities <br />in the downtown and would use the downtown streets. Therefore, the increase and decrease of <br />diverted trips would likely involve small numbers of motorists and, more or less, cancel each other out, <br />amounting to a negligible change due to traffic diversion. <br />Benefits of Two-way Streets and Stop Sign Traffic Control <br />There are several benefits that will likely occur by restoring two-way travel and installing stop signs <br />downtown. <br />• Safety. Fewer crashes are anticipated with stop signs and two-way streets because both traffic - <br />related modifications eliminate stale green lights and the ability to do drag racing between <br />traffic signals. By not having one-way streets with two or more adjacent lanes going in the same <br />direction, weaving between lanes will be eliminated. Wrong way travel cannot happen on two- <br />way streets. Shorter pedestrian crossing distances will increase safety. <br />• Improved Access. Motorists will be able to drive directly to businesses rather than circulating <br />around the block in a one-way system. <br />• Simplified Wayfinding. Providing directions and finding destinations will be easier with two-way <br />streets. <br />• Visibility. Access and visibility of businesses will double because of motorists can approach from <br />both directions. Stop -controlled intersections will also ease parking operations due to the <br />slower speed environment created. <br />• Redundancy. Two-way streets will naturally create a redundant street network which will <br />improve emergency vehicle access. It will also make hosting special events easier and allow <br />street maintenance to occur without system -wide disruptions. <br />• Cost. Stop signs are inexpensive to install and cost less to maintain as compared with the <br />approximate $5,000 annual maintenance cost for a single traffic signal. Also, the traffic signal <br />poles, mast arms, and signal cabinets are unattractive street features and result in obstacles in <br />the sidewalks. <br />12 <br />
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