Columbus Consolidated Government

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TO: Mayor and Councilors

Date: 10/11/2016 12:00:00 AM

TO: Mayor and Councilors

Date: 10/11/2016 12:00:00 AM

Created:

10/6/2016 3:39:00 PM

THRU: Isaiah Hugley, City Manager

FROM: Donna Newman, Director of Engineering

Subject: Signal Removal-3rd Avenue/14th Street

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As part of the permitting process with GDOT for signal improvements needed to

accommodate the Fall Line Trace River Link Trail. The required traffic study

done at 3rd Avenue and 14th Street determined the signal is no longer

warranted. Staff intends to begin the process of removal of the signal. A

changeable message sign will be placed notifying the public of the intent to

remove the signal. The sign will remain operational for at least a week. The

signals will then be put on flash for 90 days. During the 90 day period the

intersection will be evaluated for operation to make sure no safety concerns

arise. This also gives time to receive any public comments or concerns. If

not significant safety concerns arise in the 90 day period, the signal will be

removed. Third(3rd) Avenue will become a stop conditions with free flow on

14th Street. This will also provide protection for those utilizing the

trail/path.