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Council backs ATAC work plan and asks staff to pursue 4‑way stop option at Lincoln and Fairway
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Summary
Calistoga council approved the Active Transportation Advisory Committee's 2026 work plan, supported a staff effort to work with Caltrans on a potential 4‑way stop at Lincoln Avenue and Fairway for pedestrian/cyclist safety, and approved a Rotary‑funded vinyl art wrap for the Washington Street bike parklet.
The Calistoga City Council on Monday approved the Active Transportation Advisory Committee’s (ATAC) 2026 work plan, directed staff to work with Caltrans to pursue a possible 4‑way stop at Lincoln Avenue and Fairway, and approved a Rotary‑funded vinyl art wrap for the Washington Street bike parklet.
Deputy Public Works Director summarized ATAC’s priorities — pedestrian and bicycle safety, public awareness, and policy research — and said ATAC unanimously recommended exploring all‑way stop control at the Lincoln/Fairway intersection because of increased Vine Trail activity and documented near misses. Staff noted Caltrans controls Lincoln Avenue and said an internal Caltrans review suggested a pathway that could avoid a full engineering traffic study if the council provides clear local support.
Supporters at the meeting — including ATAC members and council members — described the 4‑way stop as a low‑cost, effective way to reduce vehicle speed and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists. One resident warned a 4‑way stop could cause traffic backups near businesses; ATAC members replied more elaborate treatments (beacons or roundabouts) would be costlier.
ATAC also presented a Rotary‑funded design selection process that produced artwork by local high‑school student Rosa Sanchez for a temporary, nonstructural vinyl wrap; the wrap carries no cost to the city and a wayfinding sign will be installed near the parklet.
Council action: by motion and vote the council approved ATAC’s work plan, gave staff direction to pursue coordination with Caltrans on the Lincoln/Fairway stop and approved the parklet art installation.
Next steps: staff will formally engage Caltrans to determine the steps and any funding or analysis required and will return to council if additional study or money is necessary. The parklet sign is expected to arrive within a month or two and staff will coordinate wayfinding with the chamber.
