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Analyzing accident reports (2005-2009) in a half-mile radius around Pelzer, Kraemer, and Wabasha Street. Discussing speeding statistics, speed bump implementation, and additional road safety measures. Community health initiative led by WSU Nursing students. Contact Brian DeFrang, Kevin Kearney, or Linda Smith for more information.
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Agenda • Introductions • Investigation results • Speed Bump Discussion • Additional Options
Promotion and Prevention of Road Safety • WSU Nursing Students • Community Health • Purpose
Speeding and Accident Reports2005-2009 • Half mile radius • Pelzer, Kraemer, Wabasha Street • 55 Accidents • 7 accidents on Wabasha Street • 7 accidents on Kraemer Street • 32 Speeding Tickets • 40-56 mph/30 mph • 5 speeding citations on Kraemer
Speed Statistics • Observation times • Observation tool used for statistics • Speed statistics for Pelzer & 7th Street • 81% of people were speeding on Pelzer St.(79 out of 97 vehicles) • 94% of people or 17 of 18 vehicles were driving the speed limit on 7th St. • Majority on 7th St were under 30 mph • Through traffic/vehicles parking
City Engineer Investigation • General Speed Bump information • Speed Bumps in Winona • Speed Bump liability • Speed tables • Typical locations
City Engineer Investigation • Criteria for implementing speed bumps • Pedestrian conflicts • Amount of traffic • Speed of traffic • Community demographics
City Engineer Investigation • Other Calming effects • 7th street discussion • Process for acquiring speed calming measure • Take request to City Engineer • Include data to support request • If data supports request, City Engineer will take to Winona City Council
Other Options • Adding flags to children playing signs • Lowering the speed limits • Adult supervisor during prime children play time • Educate community members on road safety • Provide opportunities for peer to peer education
Contact Information • Brian DeFrang-City Engineer • 507-457-8237 • bdefrang@ci.winona.mn.us • Kevin Kearney-Community Liaison • 507-457-6249 • Linda Smith -Winona State University Nursing faculty • 507-457-5135 • lsmith@winona.edu