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Committee refers traffic study at River Crossing Drive and Tanglewood Drive to spring for pedestrian review
Summary
The committee referred a request for a traffic study at River Crossing Drive and Tanglewood Drive to be done in spring or summer to better capture pedestrian activity near a playground; engineering staff estimated a typical study cost of $3,000–$4,000.
A referral from Alderman Matthews asking for a traffic study at the intersection of River Crossing Drive and Tanglewood Drive was discussed and referred for study in spring or summer when pedestrian activity is higher.
Darren, engineering staff, told the committee the study should occur when there are more pedestrians to evaluate vehicle‑pedestrian interactions near a nearby playground and recommended waiting until spring/summer for deployment. He outlined typical study methods (tube counters or video) and gave a rough cost estimate of $3,000–$4,000 depending on equipment and analysis needs.
Committee members noted rapid development near the area and that increasing traffic from new subdivisions may change interactions at the intersection; one member said targeted enforcement can be effective but acknowledged a study provides objective data.
What’s next: staff will plan the study for warmer months, scope the data collection method and report back with findings and any recommended signing or pavement markings.
