While the raised medians were recommended to further improve safety along the corridor, it should be noted that the proposed median will restrict left turns to and from residential driveways along Shroyer Road, which will require residents to make U-turns at nearby intersections or divert to adjacent streets when traveling to and from their homes. Due to the 44-foot curb to curb width, most passenger vehicles cannot perform a U-turn from the proposed center turn lane while remaining within the limits of the curb lines along Shroyer Road. As a result, drivers must use a portion of the side street approach aprons to facilitate their turns. While we were able to successfully complete U-turns in a mid-sized car at several of the intersections along Shroyer Road as part of this review, it is anticipated that some drivers may have some difficulty making this turn. Also, at times when another motorist approaches on the side street, the driver attempting to make a U-turn from Shroyer Road may not be able to do so due to the presence of the side street vehicle. For these reasons, some drivers, may elect to go around the block on the adjacent grid street network in lieu of making a direct U-turn. Depending on the number of residential units being served by driveways along a particular block of Shroyer Road, the number of vehicles making U-turns or diverting to the adjacent street network at a particular intersection could be in the range of 5 to 15 vehicles during peak hours.

In summary, the recommended countermeasures described in the CMT study are reasonable approaches to addressing the safety related issues identified in the study and meeting the city’s identified priorities of vehicular safety, pedestrian safety, traffic calming, and bicycle accommodations. Importantly, the recommended countermeasures meet objectives identified in the city’s comprehensive plan. It is our understanding that the City is aware of the tradeoffs associated with implementing countermeasures to improve conditions along the corridor, one of which is the need for residents along Shroyer Road to make U-turns or side-street diversions due to the installation of the raised medians.

Thank you for the opportunity to assist the City with this review. I trust that this addresses your concerns. If you have any questions of if there is any additional information you need, please do not hesitate to contact us.