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Council adopts all-way stop at East Red Oak/Lowrance/Pierce intersection after traffic study
Summary
After a traffic study and speed data showing hourly peaks above 300 vehicles and an isolated recorded speed of 80 mph nearby, council approved an ordinance designating the intersection of East Red Oak Road, North Lowrance Road and Pierce Road as an all-way stop and required signage and a $200 penalty clause.
The Red Oak City Council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance 25-005, designating the intersection of East Red Oak Road, North Lowrance Road and Pierce Road as an all-way stop and directing installation of stop signs, advanced warning signs and temporary new-traffic-pattern signage for six months following installation.
Public Works and Police staff presented a traffic study showing the following: eastbound traffic on Red Oak Road averaged about 3,100 vehicles per day with a peak hour of 408 vehicles; westbound traffic on Pierce Road approaching the intersection averaged about 2,600 vehicles per day with a peak hour of about 432; and northbound Lowrance averaged about 1,200 vehicles per day with a peak hour near 325 vehicles. Staff referenced the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices guidance saying intersections exceeding 300 vehicles per hour merit further study for additional control. Staff also noted a recorded peak speed of 80 mph on Pierce Road just east of the intersection during data collection.
Recommendation and conditions: Public Works and Police recommended installation of all-way stop signage with additional stop-sign-ahead warnings 200 feet and another 200 feet out; temporary yellow new-traffic-pattern signage would remain for six months. Staff also discussed options for solar-powered flashing beacons and vehicle-speed-feedback signs (estimated at roughly $1,500 per sign plus annual fees). City legal staff noted the transportation code limit for traffic fines and recommended a $200 penalty clause for the ordinance.
Council action: Councilmember Smith moved and Councilmember Lightfoot seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance 25-005 with legal edits (correct block numbers and penalty clause). The vote was recorded as 5–0 in favor.
What’s next: Public Works will schedule sign installation and monitor the intersection for crash and speed changes. Staff discussed the potential for permanent speed-feedback signs or solar flashing beacons if monitoring shows continued high speeds.
