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ATTACHMENT #1 11/18/2883 18:17 382-7394329 DELDOT OFF OF SEC StTaTr oF DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BOO BaY Roan RO. mox 778 Revhh, DELAWARE 18809 NaTHaAN Haywane 115 Sucerrage November 10, 2003 Mr. Anthony DiPrima City Manager City of Dover 1S E. Loockerman Street Dover, DE 19901 Dear Tony: At the October meeting of the City of Dover Transportation Committee, the issue of restricting left-hand tums at the intersection of State and North Streets was again raised. At that time you recommended that restrictions be imposed, even though a survey of affected businesses on Loockerman Street and The Green requested by the Committes had not been conducted dus to a lack of staff and time. AS a representative to the Commities from the Delaware Department of Transportation, | expressed our opposition to having signs posted without input from the businesses in the area. For a number of reasons, DelDOT opposes the concept of putting up signs, then taking them down if there arc complaints. ] enumerated those reasons at the mesting, The Department was then asked (challenged?) to conduct the survey of downtown businesses, to which I responded that ] would inquire about the possibility. Manpower and time limitations also affect DeIDOT. Even with consultants, the Department has an estimated five-week backlog on studies. It is noi just a matter, in the view of our Traffic Studics Section, of simply scnding someone door-to-deor on Loockerman Street and The Green to ask how business owners fee] about the idea. ‘The institution of turning restrictions is more complex than a simple turn restriction affecting just one intersection. When traffic is redirected, the potential for problems are created at other Iocations. What would be the impact. for example, at the South Governors Avenue and North Street intersection? The State end Loockerman Street intersection also would be affected by the restriction, as would the intersection of State and Water Streets. Does the turn restriction suggested transfer a problem from one location to another, and possibly create a larger problem there? @ 02007 =

11/18/2883 15:17 382-7394323 DELDOT OFF OF SEC PAGE 23 Mr. DiPrima November 10, 2003 Page 2 There is reason to believe that limited tum restrictions based on time of day also cause confusion for motorists. Unless the City is ready to commit strongly to enforcement, the result will not be what is desired. In fact, upon implementation of the limited restriction, we could see a more dangerous intersection for a period of time as motorists lear of the new regulation. If a traffic light posted at the intersection is difficult to see, as studies have indicated in the past, will a sign be any more visible? As parking for Downtown Dover businesses has been an issue for many years in redevelopment questions, there could be a perception that it is even more difficult to access parking areas. Residential parking at the condos located on Loockerman Street would also be affected by the suggested change. Our Traffic Studies Section perceives this as a larger issue than trying to improve traffic flow for a couple of specified hours on weekdays. It sees that the impact on Downtown businesses has to be considered, as well as the impact on other nearby intersections, As a result, DeIDOT opposes any piecemeal action that does not take into account all factots. There is a real concer that a larger problem could be created than presently exists. The idea of trying it and then reversing direction if there are complaints is not one that the Department endorses. So, for now the answer is that DelDOT would have to conduct a full traffic study before agreeing to the restriction, an action that will take both time and fiscal resources to accomplish. If the Transportation Committee wants to make a formal request of the Department to canduct such a study, we will accommodate it, however we are asking that the City prioritize this against other projects that have been requested of the Department. Until such time, no action can be taken. GLic cco: Eugene Ruane, Councilman, City of Dover Terry Petrucci, Director, Public Relations Don. Weber, Assistant Director, Transportation Solutions Dover Transportation Committee members

ATTACHMENT #2 January 21, 2004 Ms. Juanita S. Wieczoreck MPO Coordinator Dover/Kent County MPO P.O. Box 383 Dover, DE 19903-0383 Dear Juanita: The City of Dover is interested in working with the Dover/Kent County MPO on a study of the intersection of North and State Streets. We are particularly interested in exploring the possibility of restricting certain left-hand turns at the intersection. We understand that this study will need to take into account the potential impact on other intersections in the area. Depending on the estimated cost, the City would budget for the 20 percent match in FY 2004/2005. We would appreciate it if you could develop an estimated project budget for consideration. If you have any questions or need additional information, I may be reached at (302) 736-7005 or by e-mail at tdeprima@dover.de.us. Sincerely, ANTHONY J. DEPRIMA, AICP City Manager AJD/tlk ce: Transportation Committee Gary Laing Scott Koenig Jim Galvin CTony\City Manager\Weiczoreck-North St. Study.doc

ATTACHMENT #3 MAYOR AND COUNCIL RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the State of Delaware now has a State Scenic and Historic Highway program sponsored by the Delaware Department of Transportation; and WHEREAS, the City of Dover is home to a significant number of scenic and historic qualities that contribute significantly to the byway experience that could benefit from the designation; and WHEREAS, the Route 9 Scenic and Historic Highway stretches from the City of New Castle to the John Dickinson Plantation and the St. Jones River Preserve; and WHEREAS, the designation of Route 9 as a State Scenic and Historic Highway will help leverage resources and highlight the history and beauty of this unique landscape. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, that the Delaware Department of Transportation is strongly encouraged to designate Route 9 as a Delaware State Scenic and Historic Highway and to express the hope that this Resolution will be taken into consideration as the Department evaluates support for Route 9's nomination to the State Scenic and Historic Highways program. ADOPTED: * JAMES L. HUTCHISON WILLIAM P. McGLUMPHY MAYOR ; COUNCIL PRESIDENT S:\ClerksOffice'Resolutions& Proclamations\2004\RT9 Scenic and Historic Designation.wpd