Landau Update

From: Julie Warncke [mailto:jwarncke@cityofsalem.net]
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2015 1:48 PM
To: TJ Sullivan
Cc: Glenn Davis; Kevin Hottmann; Tony Martin
Subject: Landau

 

This email is to follow up on a question about when Landau Street SE might be closed near the crest of the hill.  I confirmed this information with both Tony Martin and Kevin Hottmann.  Please share with the people who attended last week's SGNA meeting.  Thanks! - Julie    

 

Because of the operational safety concerns with the grade on Landau Street and the expense associated with meeting current design standards, the City anticipates this street will be closed once an adequate alternate route is available.  The alternate route as included in the Salem Transportation System Plan will be provided by the extension of Fabry to Battle Creek.  However, if another local street route is developed and deemed appropriate, the City would consider closing the Landau hill even if Fabry has not yet been extended. 

 

We do not have any reason to believe that a local street alternative will be in place prior to the extension of Fabry, but circumstances could change as annexations and development in the area continues.  If this does become a possibility, the City Traffic Engineer would review the street operations and safety to determine if the local street route could support the travel demand in a safe manner.  The neighborhood association would be involved in any future decisions relating to the timing of the possible closure of Landau Street SE. 

 

 

Julie Warncke
Transportation Planning Manager
City of Salem Public Works Department
555 Liberty St SE / Room 325
Salem, OR 97301-3513
Phone: 503-588-6211
Fax: 503-588-6025
Internet: jwarncke@cityofsalem.net