Proposed traffic calming measures on Westbrook

Way back in November of 2007 City Council introduced and passed (early the following year) Resolution 2007-R218-2008-6 which called for a study to determine “(i) the feasibility of providing a parking lane on Westbrook Avenue between Hermitage and Brook Roads, (ii) the best traffic calming measures for such portion of Westbrook Avenue and (iii) the […]

May 4, 2010; 9:34 AM • by Ross Catrow

Way back in November of 2007 City Council introduced and passed (early the following year) Resolution 2007-R218-2008-6 which called for a study to determine “(i) the feasibility of providing a parking lane on Westbrook Avenue between Hermitage and Brook Roads, (ii) the best traffic calming measures for such portion of Westbrook Avenue and (iii) the best traffic calming measures for Pope Avenue and Princeton Road between Hermitage Road and Crestwood Avenue.”

Last week Traffic Engineering Operations Manager Travis Bridewell gave a presentation on the results of the study and the proposed traffic calming measures on Westbrook. The city suggestions are:

• Pavement markings
• Three lane splitters
• A traffic circle

The city plans to award the contract by June 1st and have construction complete by October 1st.

One thing to keep in mind is the proposed traffic circle is NOT a roundabout. A traffic circle is a landscaped circle that causes “horizontal deflection.” A bunch of these have popped up in Highland Park and Church Hill. A traffic circle is pictured above.

Below are several resources: 1) the original City Council resolution, 2) Mr. Bridewell’s presentation on the proposed measures, and 3) the Belleveue Traffic Calming Committee’s website.

1. Resolution 2007-R218-2008-6 (PDF)
2. Mr. Bridewell’s presentation (PDF)
3. More information from the Bellevue Traffic Calming Committee

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