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Committee adopts one-way pair on 1400 block of S. 87th and S. 88th to improve Wilson school traffic
Summary
The committee approved an ordinance pairing S. 87th and S. 88th as one-way streets, adding a bus pull-in on 88th and planning outreach and signage; members prioritized child safety while noting potential business impacts and the need for mitigation and resident notification.
The public works committee voted to adopt an ordinance converting the 1400 block of South 87th and South 88th into a paired one-way configuration intended to improve traffic flow and safety near Wilson school.
Staff presented observations from field visits and described a proposed bus pull-in on 88th for smaller and ADA buses, as well as potential time-restricted parking on Orchard between 87th and 88th during school hours. The staff member described the circulation plan as a right-turn-focused pattern intended to reduce conflicts: “The right turns are the safest way to get around,” the staff member said. Staff also said they would notify residents in advance with letters, coordinate with police and school resource officers, and use flyers on vehicles as done in prior implementations.
Committee members strongly emphasized child safety as the priority while acknowledging impacts on adjacent businesses. One member said that if no feasible alternatives existed, they would vote for the proposal because “it’s gonna be the safest for those kids.” Members asked staff to consider mitigation for business owners who might incur costs to re-stripe lots and suggested phasing or additional signage and traffic-calming measures. Staff said signs would not be installed until after the state fair to allow lead time for ordering and notification.
A motion to adopt the ordinance was moved, seconded and carried by voice vote. The transcript does not record a roll-call tally. Staff noted the ordinance can be rescinded if it does not have the intended effect and that further adjustments (striping, signage, enforcement) could follow based on observed outcomes.
