98-29 DESIGNATING FOUR-WAY STOP INTERSECTION

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"' � - EXCERPTS FROM MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION Wednesday, May 13, 1998 ITEM#2 Request for an All-way Stop at the Intersection of Edward and William Streets. Newell stated that there is a long list of accidents at this intersection which cannot be satisfactorily explained. The sight distance here is cluttered, and there is a special problem on Sundays because of parking on Edward Street, which has been addressed several times in the past. There is a bus stop here. Ten accidents have occurred in the past three years, nine of which could be correctable by the installation of a four-way stop. Speeds were normally what could be expected in this area. Edward carries over 2,000 cars a day both ways. The accidents have stayed consistent since the change from one-way to two-way traffic on Edward. Staff believes the accident rate is significantly higher than expected and, therefore, requests that a four-way stop be installed. Elizabeth Reagan-Domoras petitioned for additional stop signs at this intersection because the cars "fly" past there. She has children, and there are more children moving into the area. She believes something needs to be done about it now. She would support the four-way stop at this intersection. Moore questioned whether the City looks at installing traffic control if there is an intersection within the City with an accident rate this high, or if they wait until a citizen comes forward and asks for help. Newell advised that high accident areas are looked at, which are primarily signalized and on major streets, but the City does not have the capability of ineshing the volumes and statistics at every intersection. It was moved and seconded (Moore / Sober) to accept the staff recommendation that an all-way stop be installed at the intersection of Edward and William Streets. There being no one opposed, the motion carried. Sober also believes there should be a flashing red light overhead, because some people cannot see the sign. Newell stated that if the problem continues, a light can be installed.