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However, it is not suggested that each plan be similar because the neighborhood residents <br />will determine which options best fit their problems and what level of inconvenience they <br />will be willing to experience to address the conditions in their neighborhood. A combination <br />of public meetings and postcard surveys has been adopted as the best way to gauge <br />neighborhood interest. <br />Initial Neighborhood Meeting <br />The first meeting is used to determine which problems the residents would like to <br />address and to present a list of options which have been approved for <br />consideration. This meeting includes the ward alderman, residents, and City staff, <br />and it sets the stage for the process and allows for open discussion of the various <br />alternatives which are available. It also provides a time to discuss reasonable <br />expectations. For example, if an area includes a school or business, it is <br />unreasonable to expect that all non residential traffic will be eliminated. There still <br />may be ways to control or organize that traffic, but elimination of the non- residential <br />traffic is not possible. <br />Collection of Data <br />After the first meeting, it will be necessary to collect some traffic data, such as <br />speed, volume, and accident history. These items can be used later to make <br />"before- and after" comparisons to help determine the level of improvement of the <br />various alternatives. <br />Second Neighborhood Meeting <br />This meeting is needed to discuss the proposed neighborhood traffic management <br />plan. It is envisioned that this plan would be developed by a core group of residents <br />(who attended the first meeting and volunteered to spend some time to examine the <br />alternatives) with the assistance of City staff. It is possible that the plan could be <br />developed at the first meeting, but in neighborhoods where many options are <br />available, it is unlikely that this can be done. <br />Postcard Survey <br />Our experience has been that many people are unable to attend (or do not attend) <br />evening meetings, but are still interested in changes to traffic flow in their <br />neighborhood. For this reason, a postcard survey which presents any proposed <br />changes provides an opportunity for all neighborhood residents to express their <br />views. The results of the survey will be used by the ward alderman to determine if <br />there is sufficient interest to proceed with any changes. <br />Implementation of the Plan on a Trial Basis <br />If there is sufficient interest in proceeding with the plan, it has been approved that it <br />be implemented on a trial basis whenever possible. Council approval of the trial is <br />needed prior to implementation. This will be necessary because most plans will <br />include the expenditure of funds and /or ordinance changes. The trial period can <br />3 <br />