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Residents describe repeated crashes on Phillips Avenue and ask council for speed controls
Summary
Two residents described multiple collisions and persistent speeding at neighborhood intersections; city staff said the traffic safety committee will review.
Residents told the City Council about repeated crashes at neighborhood intersections and urged traffic-calming measures such as four-way stops, speed bumps or flashing signs.
Kevin Thompson, a Clear Lake resident, described a April incident and a history of collisions near his home. “This is the sixth accident at my house alone,” Thompson said, recounting an April two-vehicle crash that flipped an SUV three times and damaged property. He said drivers regularly exceed posted limits on Phillips Avenue and asked, “How many people are gonna have to die before we slow people down on Phillips?”
Cynthia Cox, another resident, asked the council to examine the intersection where Parkview Market and Lakeshore Drive meet and suggested converting the single stop sign to a four-way stop or adding a flashing warning sign. Cox said the curve and speed of unfamiliar drivers make the location hazardous, particularly for children.
City response: the City Manager told the council the appropriate next step is for the traffic safety committee to review the locations; the manager said the committee “have a meeting into this month, and, they'll be talking about it.” No formal council motion to add signage or install speed-control devices was made at the April 17 meeting.
Ending: Council members acknowledged the concerns and noted the traffic committee is studying local intersections. Residents seeking immediate enforcement were reminded that officer presence may temporarily slow traffic but that engineering or ordinance changes require committee review.
