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Commission approves several traffic-control changes, declines some new controls where data lacks support
Summary
The Traffic Commission approved permanent all-way stops at two intersections, created loading zones, and approved a yield at Tyrolean Drive while placing other neighborhood control requests on file after staff said there was no crash history to justify changes.
The Traffic Commission approved multiple signage and control changes after staff reviews and public comment, while declining or tabling requests where crash data or operational justification were insufficient.
City traffic staff recommended making an all-way stop permanent at Dausman and Oneida (and formalizing the related Dausman/Taylor change) after a successful trial period. The commission approved the ordinance updates to add the permanent all-way stop conditions and directed staff to put the changes in the ordinance book.
The commission also voted to end several 90-day trial periods and create short-term (15-minute) loading zones on Pine Street and Adams between Pine and Northland as listed on the agenda; those grouped motions were approved without extended debate.
On neighborhood requests, staff told commissioners the Buckthorn Trail/Crestwood Springs Drive intersection in a recently built subdivision has low volumes and only one crash in a six-year boxed area; staff recommended placing that request on file rather than installing additional controls because of good sight distance and the lack of crash history. The commission placed the Buckthorn request on file.
By contrast, for Tyrolean Drive at South Captains Circle—where residents reported motorists taking the corner fast—staff recommended installing a yield sign (rather than a full stop) to slow turning vehicles; resident testimony supported adding a yield and described repeated storm damage to the nameplate and sign. The commission approved installation of the yield sign.
Traffic staff cautioned that adding yield or stop signs without warrants can lead to a proliferation of controls and additional maintenance costs when signs are damaged. One presenter said, "If I put a yield sign here, I might as well put one at every intersection in the city," explaining a preference to reserve control for warranted locations.
The commission recorded the motions and carried each item by voice vote; individual roll-call tallies were not recorded in the transcript.
