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would no longer need to stop at this intersection meaning speeds will be increased <br /> through this intersection. With pedestrian crossings on all sides of this intersection, <br /> higher speeds would not be desired and would make crossing more difficult and likely <br /> less safe. Therefore, changing the traffic control at this intersection may not be <br /> appropriate. <br /> Two previously mentioned goals of the City are to accommodate pedestrians/bicycles <br /> as well as keep heavy vehicle traffic on main routes. One way to aid in these goals at <br /> this intersection is to install bump outs. Curb bump outs extend the curb and tighten up <br /> the turning radius. These extensions make the crossing distance lower for pedestrians, <br /> lowering their exposure time. However, bump outs also make it more challenging for <br /> large vehicles to turn. Turning movements were analyzed for school buses and full <br /> length semi-trailer trucks at this intersection. School buses would be able to make all <br /> turns and not cross over any centerlines with the addition of curb bump outs. Semi- <br /> trailer trucks would be unable to navigate around bump outs as they currently cannot <br /> make these turns without crossing over centerlines. <br /> Curb bump outs could either be constructed out of concrete as a physical extension of <br /> the sidewalk or outlined with paint and pylons. To aid in accommodating snow plowing <br /> operations, pylons can be used and removed in the winter. Figure 2 shows an example <br /> of a seasonal curb bump out using paint and pylons. <br /> Figure 2 — Seasonal Curb Bump Out Example <br /> , , r , , <br /> : <br /> _ � - <br /> ..• i :, ,-�" <br /> . �� ' '' •.. � <br /> � ;w,�" � � � � ± <br /> r ��� *, � � �� �� *��""',r� �. <br /> ��,�� � b � ' �` �L , ,� � �� a <br /> ,���#: .�.�,,, -.,,,� � � e`k> T. ,�Y �"�' i :u <br /> . , <br /> . <br /> . . <br /> '�- ; '•'' ""r �r:-�' <br /> ",.�` . �.. <br /> ��� �: <br /> � [ <br /> �+� �, '�f �h� �� `�.s <br /> k ~ � � <br /> �1 i.1 ,v-:7�' . <br /> \, <br /> a <br /> lY�' i�� .� y���,"i �.. . �,,, _ <br /> ry �r <br /> Pafriof Avenue & Woodman Street <br /> This intersection is under side-street stop control with Patriot Avenue free-flowing. Two- <br /> way left turn lanes are provided on Patriot Avenue at this intersection. From Charts 6 <br /> and 7 it can be seen that there are some longer eastbound queues in the p.m. peak <br /> hour. These queues are generally not long lasting as they due to traffic coming from <br /> Traffic Study 16 • . CONSULTING <br /> Pequot Lakes <br />