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From: LARSEN Tom C <br /> Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 2:52 PM <br /> To: RODRIGUES Matt J; KLOPE Paul W; WILLER Jenifer M; WERNER Kerry T <br /> Subject: RE: Sidewalk Access Ramp Closure Discussion <br /> Yes <br /> From: RODRIGUES Matt J <br /> Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 4:32 PM <br /> To: LARSEN Tom C; KLOPE Paul W; WILLER Jenifer M; WERNER Kerry T <br /> Subject: Sidewalk Access Ramp Closure Discussion <br /> Please find my proposed process based on notes from our conversation today. I added a bit of definition around use of <br /> steel posts versus hitching posts after reviewing the MUTCD and the Oregon Supplements. Please review and comment. <br /> • Determination of street crossing closures <br /> o All street crossings will be maintained unless approved for closure by the Traffic Engineer or their <br /> designee. For street paving projects this means either existing ramps meeting current standards, new <br /> ramps or upgraded ramps shall serve all crossings including all three legs of tee intersections. <br /> o Projects teams will submit plans showing crossing locations, but not detailed designs, to the Traffic <br /> Engineer or their designee no later than 60% review and ideally around 30% review. The Traffic Engineer <br /> or their designee will comment on any street crossings that need to be closed due to safety concerns <br /> relating to roadway operations. <br /> o Project teams will suggest additional street crossing closures for alterations, if needed, due to existing <br /> physical constraints. <br /> o The Traffic Engineer has final authority over closure of crossings. <br /> • Where crossings are to be closed at unsignalized intersections "No Pedestrian Crossing" (R9 -3 or R9 -3A) or <br /> "Crosswalk Closed" (OR22 -7) signs will be mounted on standard square steel posts (TM687(A)) . At signalized <br /> intersections or where a significant hazard may exist "No Pedestrian Crossing" (R9 -3 or R9 -3A) or "Crosswalk <br /> Closed" (OR22 -7) signs will be mounted on hitching posts (TM490). <br /> • Relevant documents <br /> o MUTCD - Chapter 2B.51Pedestrian Crossing Signs <br /> o Oregon Supplement to the MUTCD - Chapter 4D.03 Provisions for Pedestrians <br /> o Proposed Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right -of -Way - Section R206 <br /> Pedestrian Street Crossings <br /> o Oregon Revised Statutes — Chapter 810.080 Pedestrian traffic <br /> Thank you, <br /> Matt Rodrigues <br /> Principal Engineer <br /> Public Works Engineering <br /> City of Eugene <br /> Ph 541- 682 -6036 <br /> Fx 541- 682 -8410 <br /> 4 <br />