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Committee directs temporary stop sign at Michelle Lane after Landmark Drive safety concerns
Summary
On June 11, 2025, the Cottage Grove Public Works Properties and Sustainability Committee directed staff to install a temporary stop sign at the unmarked intersection of Landmark Drive and Michelle Lane and to post a southbound “No through truck traffic” sign after residents raised safety concerns and staff presented traffic counts showing roughly 670 vehicles per day and 80th‑percentile speeds near 21 mph.
On June 11, 2025, the Cottage Grove Public Works Properties and Sustainability Committee directed staff to install a temporary stop sign at the unmarked intersection of Landmark Drive and Michelle Lane and to post a southbound “No through truck traffic” sign after residents described children playing near the street and frequent cut‑through traffic.
Committee members and staff said the move is intended as a short trial while additional data are collected about traffic volumes and patterns. The committee asked staff to install a physical stop sign (on a post with warning flags) at Michelle and Landmark and to return counts and community feedback after the trial period.
Residents spoke during public appearances, pressing for immediate measures. “I would like to call for some somewhat immediate action, even if it's temporary signage,” resident Steve Girdanes said, asking for restrictions such as “no through trucks.” Neighbor Spencer Jones described the road’s blind S‑curve and dim lighting, saying it attracts both parked…
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