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Committee approves four-way stop at 12th Street and Canal after finding crash warrants met
Summary
The traffic committee approved installing stop signs on Canal Street at 12th Street after staff and fire officials said crash data indicated the intersection met multi-way-stop warrants; the committee voted to approve the request and directed staff to implement the signs.
Merced City’s Traffic Committee approved a citizen request to install stop signs on Canal Street at 12th Street, converting the intersection to a four-way stop after committee members reviewed crash history and warrant criteria.
Planning staff opened the discussion noting an unusually high number of accidents at the location. A fire representative said the intersection “looks like we meet the warrants on this one,” and public works agreed that a multi-way-stop warrant was likely appropriate, while also suggesting additional measures to improve visibility (for example, restricting parking close to the intersection).
A committee member moved to approve the request, a second was recorded, and the motion passed by voice vote. Staff will schedule installation of signage and consider supplemental visibility improvements where feasible.
The action reflects staff and committee judgment that documented crash frequency at 12th and Canal meets the criteria for a multi-way stop under relevant warrant guidance.
