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Council orders 4‑way stop, crosswalks and parking restrictions at South 30th and Dale Street
Summary
The council adopted a municipal code amendment to install a 4‑way stop, ladder crosswalks and no‑parking signs near South 30th and Dale Street and directed the police chief to contact a bus company about parking.
The Manitowoc Common Council on March 17 directed staff to install a four‑way stop at the intersection of South 30th Street and Dale Street, paint ladder‑style crosswalks in all directions at that intersection and at Redfin Court and add no‑parking signs within 15 feet of the crosswalk on the west side of South 30th north of Dale.
The Public Safety Committee recommended the changes after reviewing resident concerns about bus parking and sight lines caused by buses stopped near the corner. The committee’s motion also directed Police Chief Reimer to contact the bus company about bus parking at the site.
Alderman Brey recalled earlier stop signs installed years ago near the area and supported the motion. Alderman Tim Bolt, committee chair, described the visibility problem when a large bus is stopped near the corner and said the vehicle can block sight lines for drivers and pedestrians.
The council adopted the ordinance amending municipal code sections 10.17 and 10.23 regulating through intersections and establishing the four‑way stop. The motion passed unanimously.
Why it matters: The measures aim to improve driver visibility and pedestrian safety where school‑age children and bus traffic converge; they also include enforcement and coordination with the bus operator.
Outlook: The ordinance directs city traffic and police staff to implement stop signage, marked ladder crosswalks and parking restrictions and to follow up with the bus operator; a specific installation schedule was not provided at the meeting.
