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Commission approves installation of 4-way stop at Lubeck and Purdy after sight-distance analysis
Summary
The commission voted to install a 4-way stop at the Lubeck and Purdy intersection, citing sight-distance concerns (parked-vehicle obstructions) as the primary warrant despite limited collision history; staff will install signs, add limit lines and restripe.
The Bell Gardens Traffic & Safety Commission approved staff's recommendation to install a 4-way stop at the intersection of Lubeck Street and Purdy Avenue after staff concluded the site-distance warrant was satisfied.
City engineering staff summarized the manual of uniform traffic control devices (MUTCD) and Caltrans guidance: stop-sign installation is evaluated by collision history, traffic volumes and sight distance. The consultant's review found only one collision at the intersection over three years and traffic volumes did not meet the volume warrant, but staff said parked vehicles and sight-line obstructions met the sight-distance criteria for a stop sign.
Staff recommended installing two 30-inch stop signs on the east and west corners of Lubeck for north/south Purdy approaches, adding limit lines and stop legends and refreshing intersection striping. Commissioners discussed resident concerns and asked about next steps; staff described standard follow-up including traffic counts, sight-distance checks and written findings.
A motion to adopt the recommended improvements carried on roll call; staff said the installation provides liability protection if the warrant is met and that the city will proceed with the posted changes.
