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COUNTY OF ERIE WILLIAM E. GEARY, JR. COMMISSIONER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS July 2, 2026 Village of East Aurora Village Hall 585 Oakwood Ave East Aurora, NY 14052 Attn: Maureen Jerackas, Village Clerk-Treasurer RE: Pine St (CR 6) and Girard Ave (VH) All-Way Stop Traffic Study Request Dear Ms. Jerackas: The Erie County Department of Public Works has completed a traffic engineering investigation related to your request for an all-way stop study at the intersection of Pine Street (CR 6) and Girard Avenue (VH) in the Village of East Aurora. Section 2B.12 of the National Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) gives criteria for an all-way STOP sign installation. All-way stop control can be useful as a safety measure at intersections if certain traffic conditions exist. Studies have found that unnecessary stops, when the intersection is clear of conflicting movements, can lead to general disrespect for STOP signs. The traffic engineering investigation was completed to compare this intersection to the all-way stop warrants outlined in the MUTCD, including a review of the crash history at the intersection, available sight distance, and a turning movement traffic count that was conducted on June 11, 2026. The warrants for an all-way stop have not been met based on crash experience or traffic volume warrants. A review of the existing sight lines at the intersection was conducted. The available sight distance for eastbound vehicles at the existing Girard Avenue STOP sign was compared to AASHTO’s A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets (7th edition) guidelines for RATH BUILDING • 95 FRANKLIN STREET • ROOM 1400 • BUFFALO, NEY YORK • 14202 • (716) 858-8300 • www.erie.gov/dpw