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Commission backs new stop sign after residents report near‑misses at Bacon and Rock Hill
Summary
Residents urged action after repeated near‑misses and poor sight lines at Bacon Avenue and Rock Hill; the Traffic Advisory Commission voted to support public works’ plan to install a more visible stop sign and agreed to further on‑site review of parking and sight‑distance options.
Residents pressed the Traffic Advisory Commission on June 15 for action after describing repeated close calls at the Bacon Avenue and Rock Hill intersection.
"Ever since I moved here about eight years ago, it's been a difficult intersection. I've almost had several accidents… by the time you can see half of the front end of your car will be in the intersection," said resident Marcy Jarner, who lives on Bacon Avenue, describing restricted sight lines that make left turns hazardous.
Commission staff reported a recent speed and sight‑distance memorandum and described previous striping and bump‑out attempts intended to slow traffic and improve visibility. Staff said those treatments have had limited benefit and that substantial sight‑line improvement might require removing parking near the intersection or relocating the stop bar to make a stop sign more visible.
Commissioners and residents discussed several mitigation options: moving or restricting parking to improve sight lines, adding a more prominent stop sign with advance warning signage and a flasher, temporary delineators or rumble strips, and closer coordination with KVC (a nearby facility) for entrance adjustments. One commissioner said shared‑parking or partial parking removal could distribute needs more fairly among institutions and residents.
After on‑the‑record discussion, a commissioner moved that TAC support public works' plan to install a more visible stop sign at the Bacon/Rock Hill location; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
The commission asked staff to continue on‑site observation, coordinate with public works on placement and visibility (including the potential addition of flexible delineators or temporary measures), and return with findings and any recommended code changes if needed. Next steps include a field visit by commissioners and a follow‑up at the July meeting.
