Traffic Commission

The City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, West Virginia 26505 (304) 284-7412 Fax: (304) 284-7409 www.morgantownwv.gov Traffic Commission   July 3, 2019 Traffic Commission Minutes Voting Members Present: Erica Bowe, Martin Dombrowski, William Blosser, Chip Wamsley, Matt Cross, Frances Brownfield Non-Voting Members Present: J. Andrew Gatlin, Sgt. Bill Runyan Members Absent: MATTER OF BUSINESS: Chairman Matt Cross called the meeting to order at 6:30p.m. and held roll call. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None MEETING MINUTES None COMMITTEE REPORTS: Chip Wamsley reported on the Bicycle Board Activities. Matt Cross reported on the Pedestrian Safety Board. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: Drew Gatlin reported on the City Engineering Departments activities, gave Paving update, updated on the traffic studies. Matt Cross reviewed the DOH projects. Matt Cross discussed MPO projects and meetings. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ross/Grand Traffic Calming Study - Matt Cross discussed the nature of the request for traffic calming at Ross Street and Grand Street. Drew Gatlin discussed the Traffic Study initial findings. Drew stated that he has not looked at the data at this time. Discussion ensued. 4-Way Stop Request at Price Street and Prospect Street - Drew Gatlin reviewed the nature of the request for a 4-way stop at Price and Prospect, including Crash data, and a report. Discussion ensued. Erica Bowe moved to eliminate two parking spaces closest to intersection, one on Prospect Street and one on Price Street and add sign that states “cross traffic does not stop” below stop sign on Prospect Street after traffic study is completed. Chip Wamsley Seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Jefferson Street and Maple Drive Traffic Calming Request – Drew Gatlin stated that the Engineering Department has yet to do any studies with this request. Drew Gatlin asked Sgt. Bill Runyan if the Police Department still intended to look into this request when school started again. Sgt. Bill Runyan stated yes. Discussion ensued. Cornell Avenue On-Street Parking Removal – Drew Gatlin reviewed the nature of the request, who initiated the request, reason for the request, and accident reports and options for corrections to resolve the issue. Erica Bowe moved to eliminate the two parking spaces closest to Willey Street and remove the parking on the crest of the hill on Cornell Avenue and bring the remaining on-street parking into compliance. Frances Brownfield seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Second Street Traffic Patter Change – Damien Davis reviewed the nature of the request, reasoning behind the request, history of area, and recommendation for making Second Street a one-way street and creating on-street parking for the area. Discussion ensued. Erica Bowe moved to support the recommendation of turning Second Street from University Avenue to Grant Avenue into a one-way Street and requesting five metered parking spaces be installed on the right side of Second Street by Parking Authority. Frances Brownfield seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. COMMISSION COMMENTS Erica – Hampton Ave. used have dots indicating 2 lanes are faded that need to be replaced. Discussion ensued. Martin Dombrowski requested WVU attend the Traffic Commission. Councilman – believes that DOH does not wan to attend the TC meeting because we are mostly dealing with City Streets, even though the State Routes impact the City Streets. Frances Brownfield two issues; rolling stops at Madison Avenue and Mississippi Street; Madigan Avenue and Mississippi Street. Discussion ensued. Adjournment: No one motioned to adjourn.