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County approves two stop signs on Liberty Road after staff explains safety, confusion and accident history
Summary
Denton County approved placing a northbound stop at McNatt and a southbound stop at Doc Sanders on Liberty Road after staff presented crash and geometry concerns; commissioners voted unanimously to adopt the changes and add stop bars and striping.
DENTON, Texas — The Denton County Commissioners Court voted unanimously Aug. 12 to install two new stop signs on Liberty Road (one northbound at McNatt and one southbound at Doc Sanders) after a staff presentation described driver confusion and a history of accidents at both intersections.
County transportation staff member Tina (surname rendered in the record as Massey) presented aerial images and a verbal explanation of the intersections, describing how the addition of McNatt and a realigned pavement created nonintuitive approaches that confuse drivers. "This has kinda caused some confusion because you come up to this intersection, and these people that stop don't always realize that these people do have the right of way," Tina said, and she summarized that the proposed stop signs would reduce left-turn conflicts and provide clearer turning opportunities.
Details and court action
- Public hearing opened and closed with motions by Commissioners Williams and Falconer; staff presented the recommendation to approve both stop signs.
- Staff explained that striping and stop bars will be installed in conjunction with the signs and that the changes are intended to convert intersections to three-way stops where appropriate to clarify right-of-way.
- Commissioners moved to approve the two stop signs; the motions carried unanimously per the transcript.
Why it matters
County staff cited both driver confusion arising from roadway geometry changes and a record of collisions at the locations. The change aims to reduce crashes and queuing confusion by clarifying right-of-way and adding stop bars and pavement markings.
Ending
The court directed staff to proceed with sign installation and striping; staff also noted there are related planning and design tasks for traffic control to be completed with the sign deployment.
