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County to install pavement markings, realign lane at County U–0 intersection after camera study
Summary
A camera study found frequent rolling stops at the County Highway U and 0 intersection; county crews will install pavement markings, move a lane to improve sightlines and add double stop signs as low‑cost countermeasures.
Kevin, a highway staff member, reported the county placed cameras at the County Highway U and 0 intersection to monitor driver behavior after resident and retired deputy complaints. The study detected frequent rolling stops rather than complete failures to stop, Kevin told the committee.
Why it matters: staff recommended low‑cost countermeasures to reduce near‑term crash risk without major reconstruction.
Planned steps include installing enhanced pavement markings and “stop ahead” stencils, moving a wide turning lane to bring the stop sign closer to the edge line so it is more in drivers’ sightlines, and installing double stop signs for increased visibility. Staff said they do not plan rumble strips at this intersection at this time because local context, the nature of accidents and residential sensitivity vary by location and rumble strips are not universally effective for rolling stops.
Staff expects the markings and sign adjustments to be completed during the current project work this year. The firm conducting the county’s Highway X/Double X study will provide a preliminary footprint and a fuller report for the committee in March.
Ending: committee members thanked staff and had no further questions about the planned low‑cost measures.
