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Traffic Management Program PDF Print E-mail
Conditions of residential streets can greatly affect neighborhood livability. When our streets are safe and pleasant, the quality of life is enhanced. When traffic problems become a daily occurrence, our sense of community and personal well being are threatened. As the population of the area continues to grow, major roadways and intersections become more congested. As motorists resort to the use of residential roadways to bypass congested areas, speeding and cut through traffic may occur through neighborhoods. This often results in neighborhood residents expressing their concern to the City about the overall operation of the roadway system in their neighborhood.

The City of St. John is implementing a Traffic Management Program to address the local street/residential roadway related traffic concerns of its residents, in addition to the major thoroughfares throughout the City. Under this program, staff will work with residents to identify traffic problems in their neighborhoods and create a neighborhood traffic plan that consists of solutions that are acceptable and appropriate. The program will also address issues relating to major streets and intersections. A Traffic Management Program will be another part of the City's commitment to the safety and livability of residential neighborhoods, as well as address safety concerns on the major streets and intersections.

To address the issues of speeding, violating traffic control devices and cut-through1 traffic, municipalities across the country are toning to "traffic management." The purpose of traffic management is to preserve or restore the planned intent of the roadway. In the context of local neighborhoods, streets are intended to provide access to properties and not to provide high-speed connections between collector and arterial roadways. With respect to the major roadways, technology and enforcement programs are implemented to make the roadways as safe as possible for motorists and pedestrians.

One of the components of an overall traffic management program, the City of St. John's program provides information on the different types of treatments that may be used in a neighborhood traffic plan and the methodology that will be used to evaluate requests for traffic concerns. Traffic management treatments such as selective radar enforcement, a radar trailer for on-site studies, modified intersections or a combination of all treatments can restore a sense of livability to neighborhood streets that are not operating within the intent upon which they were planned.

The City Traffic Management Team (CTMT), which will address traffic management issues and create neighborhood traffic plans, was assembled to develop solutions to traffic-related problems in St. John neighborhoods. Team membership includes: the City Manager (Team Leader), representatives from the Police Department, appropriate Fire District, and the Public Works Director. When a problem is identified, this document outlines the policy to be used.

It is important to note that throughout the process, interaction between City staff members/representatives and the public is essential. It is also noted that requests are also reviewed by the City Traffic Management Team (CTMT) for other possible solutions. If the preliminary review shows that a hazard to the public exists, the City may address the problem separately from the Traffic Management Manual. The City Manager may install traffic devices without requiring a formal traffic management request, in accordance with the authority granted under section 310.010 of the Municipal Code of the City of St. John.

In addition to engineering solutions, many traffic problems should and must be addressed through traffic regulation enforcement. The St. John Police Department's Traffic Management Team (PDTMT) addresses the local street/residential roadway related traffic concerns of residents and provides information on the different types of enforcement techniques that may be used in a neighborhood traffic plan and the methodology to be used to evaluate the problems identified. The team provides traffic management treatments, such as selective use of speed radar, monitoring of high accident locations and directive patrol of problem locations. The team works with other city departments to address traffic issues and create neighborhood traffic plans, develop solutions to traffic-related problems in city neighborhoods and on major public thoroughfares.

It is also important in any traffic management program to utilize current and modern technological advances. Automated Traffic Enforcement Solutions, authorized by law, are recognized acceptable solutions in situations where traditional enforcement procedures creates additional traffic related problems or unsafe conditions to the enforcing police officer or the driving public. These solution have proven to significantly improve public safety by reducing the number of traffic violations and accidents in those area where utilized.

The manual contains all the information you need to request traffic management devices for your neighborhood.

Please download & complete the application, and submit the application package to the following location:

City of St. John
Office of the City Manager
8944 St. Charles Rock Rd.
St. John, MO 63114

ATTENTION:  Traffic Management Team
 

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City Hall Holidays

Mon May 28, 2012
Memorial Day
Wed Jul 04, 2012
Independence Day Observed

Community Events

Sat Jun 02, 2012 @ 7:00AM - 03:00PM
City Wide Garage Sale

Public Works News

Upcoming Projects


All microsurfacing work for 2011 has been completed. The Street

Upcoming Projects

All microsurfacing work for 2011 has been completed. The Street Department is now working on Valleywood replacing damaged concrete slabs to restore the old base street in preparation for receiving a new asphalt overlay. After these repairs to Valleywood from Endicott to Loyd havebeen completed the crew will move over to Bobb Ave. to repair concrete slabs there. This base repair work should be completed by late September. By the first of October we expect to have the paving contractor in town to mill and overlay the following streets:
Bobb Ave.; Herbert 400' west to Eminence and from Boswell to the west city limits;
Valleywood from Endicott to Loyd and from Markdale to Engler;
Charlack Ave. from St. Charles Rock Road to St. Louis Ave.;
Engler Park Ct.;
Frances Ct.;
Killarney Ct.;
McNulty Ave. from Brown Rd. to Eminence;
Hume Ave. from McKibbon to Endicott;
Marshall Ave. south of St. Charles Rock Road.

In addition we plan to resurface the parking lot at City Hall.  All this work should be completed by the first of November. Please remember that the street which is being paved will be closed to all traffic until the work is complete (usually just a few hours).

Limb Chipping


The Street Department will begin running the chipper through the

Limb Chipping

The Street Department will begin running the chipper through the City on November 1 and will continue through the week of April 23, 2012, as weather permits.

The chipper will cover the east side of town (Marshall to the east City limits) on the first and third Mondays, and the west side of town (Marshall to the west City limits) on the second and fourth Mondays.  If there is a fifth Monday in a month, the chipper will not run that week.

As always, please remember that the chipper can only handle limbs 3" in diameter and smaller, and the fat parts of all limbs should be placed toward the street.  This makes the chipping operation more efficient and safer for the operators.

Police Dept News

Ferguson Citizens Academy


Press Release-For Immediate Release

November 30th, 2011

Ferguson Citizens Academy Class: January

Ferguson Citizens Academy

Press Release-For Immediate Release

November 30th, 2011

Ferguson Citizens Academy Class: January 2012

We are pleased to announce that the Ferguson Police Department will be hosting a Citizens Police Academy in association with the North County Police Chiefs Association.

This free program is limited in size, so please register early. In this 12 week program you will learn basic police operations, firearms, K-9, criminal investigations and much more from real police officers along with real practical learning through hands on training.

Applications can be picked up at any North County Municipal Police Department or at the Ferguson Police Station located at 222 South Florissant Rd. Ferguson, MO 63135 Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm or from Ferguson City’s web site www.fergusoncity.com. Applications must be turned into the Ferguson Police Department by January 20th, 2011 at 5:00 pm.

Classes will meet Monday evenings from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Ferguson Police Department beginning February 6th 2011 and run through May 6th 2011.

Should you have any further questions, please contact Community Relations Officer Jonathan Brannan at (314) 522-3100 ext. 5542.

We look forward to seeing you in class!

Child Safety


IF MY CHILD IS MISSING

Act immediately if

Child Safety

IF MY CHILD IS MISSING

Act immediately if you believe that your child is missing.

* If your child is missing from home, search the house checking closets, piles of laundry, in and under beds, inside old refrigerators—wherever a child may crawl or hide.
* If you still cannot find your child, immediately call your local law-enforcement agency.
* If your child disappears in a store, notify the store manager or security office. Then  immediately call your local law-enforcement agency. Many stores have a plan of action—if a child is missing in the store, employees immediately mobilize to look for the missing child.
* When you call law enforcement, provide your child's name, date of birth, height, weight, and any other unique identifiers such as eyeglasses and braces. Tell them when you noticed that your child was missing and what clothing he or she was wearing.
* Request that your child's name and identifying information be immediately entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Missing Person File.
* After you have reported your child missing to law enforcement, call the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children on our toll-free telephone number, 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) or website www.missingkids.com.

Q&A on Child Safety

What are the most important things a parent should know when talking to a child about this issue?

1. Don't forget your older children. Children aged 11 to17 are equally at risk to victimization. At the same time you are giving your older children more freedom, make sure they understand important safety rules as well.

2. When you speak to your children, do so in a calm, nonthreatening manner. Children do not need to be frightened to get the point across. Fear can actually work at cross-purposes to the safety message, because fear can be paralyzing to a child.

3. Speak openly about safety issues. Children will be less likely to come to you if the issue is enshrouded in secrecy. If they feel that you are comfortable discussing the subject matter, they may be more forthcoming to you.

4. Do not confuse children with the concept of “strangers.” Children do not have the same understanding of who a stranger is as an adult might. The “stranger-danger” message is not effective; as danger to children is much greater from someone you or they know than from a “stranger.”

5. Practice what you talk about. You may think your children understand your message, but until they can incorporate it into their daily lives, it may not be clearly understood. Find opportunities to practice “what if” scenarios.

6. Teach your children that it is more important to get out of a threatening situation, than it is to be polite. They also need to know that it is okay to tell you what happened, and they won't be a tattletale.

What are the most important things a parent should tell a child about this issue?

1. Children should always check first with you or a trusted adult before they go anywhere, accept anything, or get into a car with anyone.  This applies to older children as well.

2. Children should not go out alone and should always take a friend with them when they go places or play outside.

3. It's okay to say no if someone tries to touch them or treats them in a way that makes them feel scared, uncomfortable, or confused and to get out of the situation as quickly as possible.

4. Children need to know that they can tell you or a trusted adult if they feel scared, uncomfortable, or confused.

5. Children need to know that there will always be someone to help them, and they have the right to be safe.

What is the biggest myth surrounding this issue?

The biggest myth is that the dangers to children come from strangers. In the majority of cases, the perpetrator is someone the parents or child knows, and that person may be in a position of trust or responsibility to the child and family.

What advice would you offer a parent who wanted to talk to their child about this issue?

Parents should choose opportunities or “teachable” moments to reinforce safety skills. If an incident occurs in your community, and your child asks you about it, speak frankly but with reassurance. Explain to your children that you want to discuss the safety rules with them, so that they will know what to do if they are ever confronted with a difficult situation. Make sure you have “safety nets” in place, so that your children know there is always someone who can help them.

For more safety tips, go to www.missingkids.com
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