DPW000165529
Report Neighborhood Roadway Safety Concern
Public Works
- Requested
- February 14, 2024
- Subtype
- New Speed Control
- Location
- 2300 5th Ave, 23222
- As reported by the submitter and published by the City. May be the submitter’s address or another party’s; the City does not anonymize to block level.
- Council District
- 6
- Neighborhood
- Highland Park Southern Tip
Description
I live at 5th Ave. and Juniper St., which is a three-way stop. Aves 1-4 have speed humps to calm traffic, leaving 5th open for drivers to avoid the humps and fly down the street, sometimes at 45+ mph. Drivers also blow through the stop signs at 5th and Juniper all day and night. I have had multiple near misses getting in and out of my vehicle. A dog was hit last year and we have many elderly neighbors who cannot move fast enough to get out of the way of a speeding car. Please help.
History
- February 14, 2024The service request is submitted.
- February 14, 2024The service request status has been changed to Assigned to Department.
- October 1, 2024The service request status has been changed to Completed.
Comments
- Staff · February 14, 2024Cityworks ID: 522195
- Staff · February 15, 2024Speed samples will be taken on 5th Ave to determine if speed tables are needed.
- Staff · October 1, 2024The 85th percentile speed, the speed that 85 percent of drivers travel at or below, is one of the best indicators of a reasonable and safe speed. The 85th percentile speed sample on 5th Ave measured 26mph. The speed sample is in general compliance with the 25-mph speed for residential streets and speed tables are not planned.