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Board to gather data on three-way stop at Oshkosh and Martin streets; no change this month
Summary
Board members discussed removing two stop signs on Oshkosh Street that create a three-way stop with Martin Street, agreed to collect traffic and speed data and to consult police before making a decision at the next meeting.
Board of Public Works members discussed whether two stop signs on Oshkosh Street should be removed to convert a current three-way stop at Oshkosh and Martin streets into a two-way intersection, but they took no vote and agreed to gather more information.
A staff member who brought the item said past records showed community input from 1992 and 2005 and that earlier discussion produced requests to remove or leave the signs; staff recommended more outreach to current residents. The staff member said, “we definitely have to look into more feedback from residents in that area and see if we can find any more information on the placement of those signs.”
Board members raised concerns about sight lines and speed. One member noted the downhill grade on Oshkosh could encourage speed and suggested placing a counter to measure speeds and volumes. Another member said the intersection configuration could be confusing when only one of the Oshkosh stop signs were removed.
Members agreed to ask the police department to provide recent enforcement or speed data and to deploy a traffic counter in the area. The matter was tabled for one month so staff can collect counts and consult Chief Slater (or Chief Wilson) about enforcement patterns; staff will return with findings at the next board meeting.
No motion to remove the stop signs was made; board members said the discussion and traffic counts will inform any later action.
