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Council rejects reinstalling stop signs at North 12th and Clough after split vote
Summary
After debate and a roll-call vote, the Common Council failed to reinstall stop signs at North 12th Street and Clough Avenue by a 5–4 vote; councilors cited MUTCD warrants and traffic-data concerns while some neighborhood residents supported the signs.
The Common Council voted down a motion to reinstall stop signs at the intersection of North 12th Street and Clough Avenue, with a roll-call result recorded as 5–4 against the reinstatement.
Councilor Joyell brought the request, saying nearby residents supported returning the signs. Council debate referenced traffic warrants and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD); public-works staff and law enforcement told the committee the intersection did not meet the technical criteria (warrants) for stop signs and that crash data did not show a systemic problem.
Councilor Gioia said he brought the item in response to six families in the immediate neighborhood who lobbied for the signs. Councilor Joyell and supporters said the signs had been in place in the past and improved safety around a nearby park. Opponents, including the public-works chair and law-enforcement representatives at committee, said the signs had been temporary after reconstruction and did not meet the usual criteria for permanent installation.
Clerk called the roll after a short delay to accommodate an absent councilor; the recorded votes were 5–4 and the motion failed.
