Elmwood Park to add five stop signs along East 50 Fifth Street after council vote

The Elmwood Park Mayor and Council voted on March 20 to introduce an ordinance (25-08) that would add stop signs at five intersections where Thirteenth through Eighteenth Avenues intersect East 50 Fifth Street, along the railroad corridor.

Council members said residents raised the issue at a Council Corner meeting, noting that drivers on the avenues approaching East 50 Fifth Street currently encounter uncontrolled intersections and can legally proceed, creating the potential for collisions. The ordinance language and discussion clarified that the stop signs will be placed on the avenues approaching East 50 Fifth Street (i.e., the signs will govern traffic on the avenues).

The measure was introduced on first reading and recorded as carried; a final public hearing was set for April 17, 2025 at 7 p.m. Flags in the discussion included confirming exact placement and the number of signs; the record lists five intersections where stop signs will be added.

Implementation notes: Council directed public works and police to coordinate installation; staff were to report back once signs are placed. The ordinance was moved and seconded and passed by roll call at the March 20 meeting.