Agenda Item # 4
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
09/12/2017
Agenda Report # 26
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Signal at Macon Road/Citizens Way
INITIATED BY: Donna Newman, Director of Engineering
Recommendation: Approval is requested to submit an application to Georgia
Department of Transportation (GDOT) for installation of a signal and other
improvements to provide proper accommodations for pedestrian crossings and
improve vehicular left turn movement at the intersection of Macon Road (SR22)
and Citizens Way.
Background: A traffic study was performed by GDOT to evaluate the intersection
for pedestrian accommodations across Macon Road (SR 22) and improve access for
left turning vehicles onto Citizens Way. There have been several public
facilities constructed over the last 10 years to include a recently opened
school that has increased both pedestrian and vehicular traffic in the area.
Analysis: From 2012-2016 there have been 28 crashes that have occurred within
the intersection area. Twelve of these were determined to be intersection
related crashes. Several alternatives were considered to reduce the number of
crashes and provide protection for pedestrians desiring to cross the road. A
traffic signal utilizing the existing RCUT maneuver was determined to be the
best alternative to provide proper accommodations for pedestrians crossing
Macon Road (SR 22). The traffic signal could reduce crashes for vehicles
turning left onto Citizen's Way and would operate as a 2-phase signal. GDOT
recommended a stop and go signal be installed at this intersection. Crosswalks
and a refuge island will also be installed on Macon Road (SR22) to accommodate
pedestrian crossings.
Financial Considerations: There is no cost to the City for construction.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement: The City will take on the
responsibility of operation and maintenance of the signal upon completion.
Legal Considerations: Requesting Council concurrence prior to send application.
Recommendations/ Actions: Approval is requested to submit an application to
Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for installation of a signal and
other improvements to provide proper accommodations for pedestrian crossings
and improve vehicular left turn movement at the intersection of Macon Road
(SR22) and Citizens Way.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (GDOT) FOR INSTALLATION OF A SIGNAL AND
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS TO PROVIDE PROPER ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS
AND IMPROVE VEHICULAR LEFT TURN MOVEMENTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF MACON ROAD
(SR22 SPUR) AND CITIZENS WAY.
WHEREAS, there have been several public facilities developed over the last ten
years in the vicinity of this intersection thus increasing the pedestrian and
vehicular movements; and,
WHEREAS, GDOT performed a traffic study to evaluate the intersection for
pedestrian accommodations and improve access for left turning vehicles onto
Citizens Way; and,
WHEREAS, the report from the study recommends a stop and go signal be
installed at the intersection along with crosswalks and refuge islands.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to submit and application to the
Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for installation of a signal and
other improvements to provide proper accommodations for pedestrians and improve
left turn movements at the intersection of Macon Road (SR22 Spur) and Citizens
Way at no cost to the City for construction.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held
the _________ day of _____________ 2017, and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of _____________ members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Baker voting __________.
Councilor Barnes voting __________.
Councilor Davis voting __________.
Councilor Garrett voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor Thomas voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor
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