Traffic Signal Removal at West 20th Avenue and Oak Street

The traffic signal at West 20th Avenue and Oak Street is nearing the end of its service life and is in need of replacement, the cost of which would be $550,000. To determine if this investment would be necessary or if traffic at the intersection means that the signal could be removed altogether and replaced by stop signs, traffic signal warrant studies (required by the Federal Highway Administration(External link)) were conducted in 2022 and 2023. These studies examined maximum traffic volumes, peak traffic hour observations, pedestrian activity, and roadway characteristics such as proximity to schools and railroad crossings, as well as one year of crash history. Earlier in 2023, city transportation engineers also reviewed a five-year crash analysis with data from the Lakewood Police Department.

Based on evidence from these studies, the traffic signal at West 20th Avenue and Oak Street does not meet any criteria justifying the expense of replacement and will be removed from service.

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