Pronghorn Ranch residents ask council for marked crosswalks and four-way stops after near misses

Prescott Valley, Ariz. — During Call to the Public Sept. 25, resident Steve Caros of Pronghorn Ranch urged the Town Council to install marked crosswalks and convert several T-intersections to four-way stops to address repeated near misses and improve safety for pedestrians and children near a soccer field bus stop.

Caros, who said he has a career background in law enforcement and traffic accident mitigation, identified specific locations he said are dangerous: multiple T-intersections along Antelope Meadows, Pronghorn Parkway and Parkview, and the intersection of Viewpoint Parkway and Parkview. He said drivers often fail to stop at stop signs, crosswalks are unmarked, sightlines are obscured at some intersections, and children frequently use the area, including where a bus stops and a nearby soccer field is located.

Caros described prior tragedies he has attended in his career and said converting the three identified intersections to four-way stops and painting marked crosswalks with a clear limit line would reduce fatal and severe crashes. He said the proposed changes are clear engineering fixes and asked the council to task staff to evaluate and implement the measures.

Council members thanked Caros for raising concerns and indicated staff (traffic engineering and public works) have been engaged on similar issues. No formal motion or vote occurred that evening; the matter was presented as a public safety request for staff review.

Why it matters: Traffic engineering changes such as adding all-way stops and marked crosswalks can materially change driver behavior and pedestrian safety, particularly near schools, athletic fields and bus stops. Staff follow-up and engineering study will determine whether the requested treatments meet applicable traffic-calming standards.

Next steps: The council expects staff to review the intersections and return with engineering recommendations and any recommended actions.