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Resident raises safety concerns at F Street and Bentley four-way stop; council points to prior roadway safety plan
Summary
A resident told the council he regularly sees drivers run the four-way stop at F Street and Bentley and flagged speeding near school zones. Councilors and staff referenced a prior local roadway safety plan and recommended enforcement and built-environment changes such as a flashing beacon.
A Waterford resident told the City Council the four-way stop at F Street and Bentley has become dangerous, saying he has seen “really bad near accidents” and that drivers frequently run the stop. He urged increased patrolling or, if necessary, a traffic signal at the intersection.
Council and staff responses noted the city’s existing local roadway safety plan, completed in 2021, which identified the intersection as a priority area. One council member suggested reviewing the report’s recommendation to install a flashing beacon, which staff said had a higher benefit‑to‑cost ratio than a full signal.
City staff said they would pass the resident’s complaint to the police chief for enforcement and that officers would patrol the area and school zones when possible. Council members discussed both increased enforcement and built‑environment changes — such as beacon installation or other traffic calming measures — and urged staff to revisit the safety plan recommendations.
The exchange occurred during the public communications portion of the agenda; no formal action or motion on traffic improvements was taken at the meeting.
