A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF SEVERAL TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS IN THE VICINITY OF THE COKER HILLS WEST NEIGHBORHOOD (2006-09-11/R-8)

WHEREAS, at its June 12, 2006 meeting, the Council received a petition from the Coker Hills West Neighborhood requesting certain traffic safety improvements; and

WHEREAS, the Council is interested in providing for the safety of pedestrians and drivers in and near the Coker Hills West Neighborhood; and

WHEREAS, the Council received the Manager’s report with several traffic safety recommendations;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council hereby authorizes the Manager to use $7,000 from 2003 Sidewalk and Street Improvements Bonds for implementing the following traffic safety improvements:

• Install crosswalk markings with ADA ramps at the intersection of Kensington Drive and Curtis Road/ North Lake Shore Drive.
• Install crosswalk markings on Rock Creek Road at North Lake Shore Drive.
• Install “intersection” warning sign on North Lakeshore Drive in advance of Rock Creek Road.
• Install mid-block crosswalk with an in-street pedestrian sign on Kensington Drive near the school path.

This the 11^th day of September, 2006.