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Commission approves four‑way and three‑way stop changes at several residential intersections
Summary
After public input about speeding and pedestrian safety, the commission approved adding stop controls at multiple intersections — including Garrison & 16th and Garrison & 10th — by a recorded vote that carried with one dissent.
The City Commission approved a package of new stop controls, including four‑way and three‑way stops at intersections identified by staff and residents, to address speeding and safety on residential streets.
Public commenters described increased cut‑through traffic and higher speeds on Avenue A and other roads; some residents cautioned that additional stop signs can shift traffic onto parallel residential streets. Staff reported no recent crash data for some corridors but supported measures to slow traffic where residential growth and new developments are expected.
Commissioner Langston moved the recommendation to install the stops shown on the agenda, Commissioner Carey seconded, and the motion passed with one recorded opposition; the board agreed to “give it a try” and reassess after installation.
Why this matters: Commissioners and residents framed the change as a safety measure for neighborhoods experiencing growth and increased traffic volumes, with the caveat that stop signs can redistribute traffic patterns.
Next steps: City staff will install the signs per the adopted recommendation and monitor traffic and resident feedback; commissioners said they may revisit the locations if problems, such as increased traffic on nearby streets, appear.
