HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1707 - Requesting immediate authorization from the Washington State Department of Transportation for installation of a four-way stop at the intersection of SCIT Y 0 F MAR Y S V ILL E
Marysville,Washington
RESOLUTION No.17 0 ]
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE REQUESTING IMMEDIATE
AUTHORIZATION FROM THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR INSTALLATION OF A FOUR-WAY STOP AT THE
INTERSECTION OF SR 528 AND 67TH AVENUE N.E.IN THE CITY OF
MARYSVILLE.
WHEREAS,the intersection of 67th Avenue N.E.and SR 528 meet the
warrants provided in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(MUTCD)for a traffic signal;and
WHEREAS,the City of Marysville has awarded a contract for
construction of a traffic signal at 67th Avenue N.E.and SR 528;and
WHEREAS,the current projection for completion of said signal
project is December of 1994;and
WHEREAS,pedestrian and vehicular loading to the intersection of
67th Avenue N.E.and SR 528 has increased significantly during the
last several years;and
WHEREAS,the Marysville School District has constructed Allen
Creek Elementary School in very close proximity to said intersection;
and
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Marysville is extremely
concerned with the safety of those children now utilizing the
intersection of 67th Avenue N.E.and SR 528 under its current
configuration,wherein north and southbound traffic are controlled by
stop signs and east and westbound traffic are uncontrolled;and
WHEREAS,Section 2B-6 of the MUTCD allows for multi-way stop
signs:"Where traffic signals are warranted and urgently needed,the
multi-way stop is an interim measure that can be installed quickly to
control traffic while arrangements are being made for the signal
installation."
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MARYSVILLE,WASHINGTON AS FOLLOWS:
1.Traffic control signals are warranted and urgently needed to
control the intersection of 67th Avenue N.E.and SR 528.until such
traffic signals are installed and in operation,a multi-way stop at
such intersection is necessary and appropriate as an interim measure,
particularly in light of the fact that school is now in session and a
new elementary school has been constructed within approximately one
thousand feet from said intersection.
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2.Any congestion and/or delay that may be caused as a result
of installation of a four-way stop at this intersection is far
outweighed by the public interest in slowing down traffic for the sake
of making this intersection safer for pedestrians,motorists,and
particularly,for children.
3.Any backups or congestion that may result in other street
segments is outweighed by the need to increase safety at the
intersection of 67th Avenue N.E.and SR 528.
4.An all-way stop at the subject intersection will be a
temporary measure until a traffic control signal can be installed.In
light of the fact the measure is temporary,any inconvenience,
congestion or backups that may result in other street sections is
justified given the consequent benefits at 67th Avenue N.E.and SR
528.
5.Upon approval by the Washington state Department of
Transportation of the installation of a four-way stop,the City's
Traffic Engineer is directed to immediately coordinate with WSDOT to
agree upon an interim plan for the mitigation of any adverse impacts
to traffic flow that may result from such action.
PASSED by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this /~~
day of September,1994.
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David A.Weiser,Mayor
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Otto Herman,
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Donna Pedersen,Mayor Pro Tern
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Kgnneth Baxter,Co.cilmember
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DEPUTY CLERK
Approved as to form:
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CITY ATTORNEY