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Public commenters press council on Empire sidewalks, Lindy Lane improvements and a 4‑way stop at South 4th and Ingersoll
Summary
Several Empire residents used the public-comment period to raise pedestrian-safety concerns, request a 4-way stop at South Fourth and Ingersoll, and seek clarity about Lindy Lane improvements tied to a 400‑home development; city staff described the traffic‑study process and next steps.
During the public-comment portion of the meeting, Empire residents raised multiple local transportation and pedestrian-safety concerns and asked for city follow-up.
Mark Schooling of Coos Bay asked the council to install a 4‑way stop or signal at South Fourth Street and Ingersoll, citing speeding traffic and safety problems for students and older people. City staff explained there is a formal warrant process guided by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices; the city will first check for the appropriate warrants and, if they exist, pursue engineering review and recommendations. Staff noted the city can only install stop signs when traffic warrants are met.
Dean Lundy of Coos Bay and others described difficulties crossing U.S. 101 in Empire and emphasized the importance of pedestrian access for tourism and local access; Lundy urged continued attention to sidewalks and crossings. Nicole (city staff) said Lindy Lane — the planned access for a 400‑home development — is being improved (culvert replacement, widening and Ocean Boulevard striping changes) and that a traffic study did not recommend a signal at the Lindy Lane intersection but did call for a dedicated turn lane. City staff said Ocean Boulevard modifications and a developer-funded dedicated turning lane are expected; any traffic-signal determination would follow the traffic study’s warrants.
Staff also explained sidewalk-replacement responsibilities (city vs. property owner) and said they would follow up with property owners about needed sidewalk repairs on the Empire side. Several commentators praised ongoing collaboration between the city, schools and community groups on projects such as sidewalks, the skate park and landscaping at the South Empire Treatment Plant.
Ending: Staff said it will review the South Fourth/Ingersoll location for potential warrants, confirm which sidewalks are the city’s responsibility, and follow up with next steps on Lindy Lane and developers’ commitments for turn lanes and culvert work.
