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MINUTES OF THE 737 REGULAR MEETING
LIVONIA TRAFFIC COMMISSION
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The 737 Regular meeting of the Livonia Traffic Commission was held in the third-floor
conference room at City Hall on Thursday, September 14, 2017; it was called to order by
Chairperson Jim Policelli.
PRESENT: Commissioners: Jim Policelli, Gordon Draper, Joel Turbiak, John Katers, and
Rebekah Farabaugh; and Police Sergeant Brian Leigh.
Agenda Item 1: The minutes of the August 10, 2017, meeting were reviewed:
Commissioner Turbiak made a motion to make a language correction on last minutes under
-Mail and replace the phrase due to sight distance with due to two right-hand turn
Commissioner Draper seconded the motion and with unanimous approval it was:
17-247 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the August 10, 2017, meeting are
unanimously approved as corrected.
Agenda Item 2: Discussion and review of traffic safety issues at Parkdale and Yale between
Plymouth and West Chicago, section 32.
Visitors: Phil & Patti Michaelson-35416 Parkdale Street, Patrick Coughlin-36019 Orangelawn,
Pam Gavin-36176 Parkdale, Michael Hall-36140 Parkdale, Lorena M Dugan-35504 Parkdale, Larry
Franklin-35246 Pinetree, Sandra Landua-35231 Parkdale, Andy & Julie Comps-35220 Orangelawn.
A. Patti Michaelson spoke on behalf of the group with regard to vehicle safety and speeding
throughout the neighborhood. The group claims that this is due to the removal and replacement of
top signs with ield signs on Yale between West Chicago and Plymouth Roads. She spoke of
increased vehicle speeds (cars and school buses), accidents and property damage caused by
accidents, all as a result of the change in signage that was made in 2008. She began to document all
these incidents in 2012. There is a sign at Parkdale and Yale and there is a bus stop at that
corner. It was also expressed with great concern that the house on that corner has been hit by a car.
B. Sgt. Leigh pulled the speeding data and traffic statistics. It was presented to the group and the
commission:
Yale/Orangelawn
Speed limit: 25 mph
50th percentile speed: 19.08
85th percentile speed: 24.06
Minimum speed: 5 mph
Maximum speed: 36 mph
Average volume per day: 487.3 cars
Plymouth to West Chicago on Yale: 23 crashes in 10.9 years; average of 2.11 crashes per year.
There were 4 accidents in the last 4 years where vehicles ended up on lawns or on personal
property; however, it was also stated that these crashes were mainly caused by DUIs.
Sgt. Leigh stated that this area (Orangelawn and Yale) was compared to other sections within the
city and the statistics indicate that this is one of low volume and a safe area. He spoke of multiple
traffic incidents that have, and are, happening. These incidents have mainly been the result of
residents that live in this subdivision. Education was highly encouraged on distracted and
disrespectful drivers. Stop signs were not encouraged because they fail to meet the warrant
requirements. Sgt. Leigh stated that the traffic monitoring has not generated many violators.
Chairman Policelli spoke about the request for more signs. In order to change the
signs to signs, the data must support such changes and it did not. Chairman Policelli also
stated that we will review signage (traffic and information) on Yale.
Commissioner Kater questioned sight distances on Yale to determine if vegetation or trees are a
contributing factor for driver safety. There was a discussion if the bus stops can be moved for the
safety of the school children and Commissioner Draper stated that this is a Board of Education
issue.
Patti Michaelson will contact the Board of Education to request the move of bus stops and provide
bus numbers of those who are speeding throughout the area. The commission will further evaluate
the area. Mrs. Michaelson will be contacted when additional information is obtained.
Agenda Item 3: Traffic concerns regarding Purlingbrook and Bretton, section 2
Visitor: Dennis Nazelli-19785 Purlingbrook.
Dennis Nazelli discussed with the commission his traffic concerns of 4 major collisions at the
intersection of Purlingbrook and Bretton, section 2. There has been personal property damages at
this intersection. He is concerned with the increased traffic from Seven Mile and Eight Mile cutting
through on Purlingbrook. There is an increase in speeding and drivers are failing to abide by the
sign on Bretton. Mr. Nazelli is requesting to have a sign placed where the
sign is on Bretton. He is concerned about the mall and business traffic that is cutting through on his
street. He is requesting more signage on Purlingbrook to decrease the speeding.
Commissioner Kater made the recommendation to use retro-reflective tape on the sign that would
stand out. The area will be monitored for traffic enforcement.
No further action is necessary at this time.
Traffic Control Orders: A motion to sign Traffic Control Order (TCO) 17-5 was unanimously
approved:
17-248 RESOLVED, that TCO 17-5 be approved and signed.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
NEXT MEETING: Thursday, October 12, 2017 at City Hall
Minutes taken and submitted by Rebekah Farabaugh