Yukon council orders traffic study after residents describe dangerous conditions at Garbrooks/Andrew Drive

The Yukon City Council voted unanimously March 3 to direct city staff and the traffic commission to conduct a traffic study of the Garbrooks Boulevard corridor, with particular attention to the Andrew Drive intersection and pedestrian crossing options.

What prompted the study: Multiple residents told the council that removing a signal at Andrew Drive has made crossing hazardous — especially for residents of a nearby group home. Stephen Jones, a neighbor, said pedestrian crossings now feel like “Frogger” and described frequent blocked intersections, unprotected left turns and vehicles speeding through the construction zone. Terry Metaf said she was in a collision after the light was removed and presented what she said were local police records showing an increase in collisions.

Traffic commission perspective: Mr. Montgomery, a longtime traffic commissioner, said the signals had been bagged previously under an earlier city manager per the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) procedures and that a proper study would include coordination with the consultant, review of curb cuts and timing, and public notice before final action. He suggested bagging for study and then re‑evaluating after construction is complete.

Council action: After public comment and discussion, a councilmember moved to engage staff and the traffic commission to perform a study of Andrew Drive and the broader Garbrooks corridor as traffic construction finishes; the motion was seconded and approved unanimously. The city said the traffic commission will review findings and return recommendations to the council.

Next steps: Staff and the traffic commission will scope the study, include consultant review and Mr. Montgomery’s input, and produce recommendations for council consideration at a later meeting.