West U to conduct citywide traffic study

Some context

The study was conducted after city officials said residents were concerned about speeding at certain intersections. The initial study looked into whether or not traffic signals were necessary for those areas.

The study found that installing bulb-outs at four intersections could help address concerns. Bulb-outs are curb extensions that can be used as a traffic-calming feature that widens the sidewalk for a short distance.

What’s next

City Council unanimously approved the additional studies. Council member Kalie Rainsberger suggested that some of the proposed studies—like the one around churches and schools—be conducted at times that make sense.

“West U Elementary has a fall festival typically in October,” Rainsberger said. “Maybe if we delay for the fall, you might get something more approximate to what you experience during baseball season.”

No official date was set for the studies to begin, but Siercks said they can begin whenever the city is ready for them to start.