Transportation
At the request of the City of Franklin, the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission conducted a traffic engineering study for the intersection of S. 51st Street and W. Drexel Avenue to address congestion issues (excessive vehicle delay and queuing) at the intersection, particularly during student arrival and departure times for the Franklin High School. The study involved analyzing the operation of the existing all-way stop signs at the intersection and identifying and evaluating potential improvements to the operation of the intersection, such as enhancing the existing all-way stop signs with additional lanes, replacing the stop signs with traffic signals, or constructing a roundabout.
A final report was prepared that documents:
A public informational meeting and comment period were held to allow the public to review and provide comment on the study alternatives and the results of an evaluation of the alternatives. The meeting was in an open house format with boards presenting information on the S. 51st Street and W. Drexel Avenue intersection, the identified alternative intersection improvements, and the results of an evaluation of the alternatives. A record of the public information meeting and comment period and the comments received are documented in the final report.
S. 51st St. and W. Drexel Ave. Intersection Study Report
Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
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