City of Gainesville - File #: 000838

• File #: 000838
• Version: 2
• Name: Safety Issues at the Intersections of SW 2nd Avenue and SW 34th Street and University Avenue and SW 34th Street (B)
• Type: Discussion Item
• Status: Passed
• File created: 5/3/2001
• In control: Public Works Committee
• Final action: 5/3/2001
• Title: Safety Issues at the Intersections of SW 2nd Avenue and SW 34th Street and University Avenue & SW 34th Street (B)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
3/5/2001	2	Public Works Committee
2/12/2001	2	City Commission	Referred
2/1/2001	1	Public Works Committee
1/8/2001	0	City Commission	Referred	Pass

Title

Safety Issues at the Intersections of SW 2nd Avenue and SW 34th Street and University Avenue & SW 34th Street  (B)

Explanation

During the special Public Works Committee meeting on 4/5/01, Linda Dixon, Transportation Planning Analyst, presented Crash History at the two intersection locations and potential long-term solutions and short-term alternatives.  The Committee directed staff to prepare a formal proposal to bring to the City Commission and to initiate discussions with FDOT as their approval will be needed for any changes to these intersections.

Recommendation

The Public Works Committee's final recommendations:  1) Gainesville Police Department conduct increased enforcement during peak hours (7:30 to 9:00 AM and 4:30 to 6:00 PM) at SW 34 Street and 2 Avenue intersections; 2) recall the pedestrian phases during daylight hours; 3) request that FDOT install fiber-optic signs that prohibit the "Right Turn on Red" when the pedestrian phase is activated; 4) staff follow up with FDOT on the status for certifying the countdown pedestrian head; and 5) staff work with FDOT on proposed "No Turn on Red" fiber-optic signs for northbound and eastbound motorists.