Committee recommends four‑way stop at Virginia and Cherokee to address speeding near school and senior housing

Alderwoman Oyesha Saunier told the Public Infrastructure and Utilities Committee on Oct. 29 that Board Bill 75 would convert the intersection of Virginia and Cherokee into a four‑way stop to reduce speeding and improve safety near a nearby school and senior residential area.

Saunier said she maintains a traffic‑calming request form to track overlapping neighborhood requests and that this stop sign request followed resident complaints, including a recent near‑collision involving a child on a bicycle. Committee members voiced support, with Alderman Cox Antoine noting Cherokee Street’s retail and residential mix and calling the intersection “very busy.” There were no public comments on the item.

Saunier moved the bill for a due‑pass recommendation; the committee approved the motion and passed Board Bill 75 out of committee by previous roll call with no objection.

Actions Board Bill 75 — motion: “Pass Board Bill 75 with a due pass recommendation.” Mover: not specified. Second: not specified. Vote record: recorded by previous roll call; committee approved the item (no objections recorded). Tally: yes 5, no 0. Outcome: approved. Notes: Saunier said the intersection is near school and senior housing and described a recent close call involving a child on a bicycle.

Why this matters A four‑way stop is intended to slow vehicles and improve safety for pedestrians, students and seniors in the area.