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Council approves stop signs for Liberty Lane intersection, advances one‑way conversion plan for Redbud Lane
Summary
City staff will install two stop signs at East Liberty Lane and Middleton Drive after a traffic study showed higher-than-expected speeds; the council also advanced a plan to convert sections of Redbud Lane to one‑way with an anticipated second reading and implementation in August.
Council voted to amend the traffic code to add stop signs at the intersection of East Liberty Lane and Middleton Drive after staff cited a traffic study showing elevated speeds and sight‑line concerns.
The city’s consultant recorded an average speed of about 27.9 mph at the intersection, an 85th‑percentile speed of 33 mph and at least one reading as high as 62 mph. Based on those findings, Klinger and Associates recommended adding two signs to create a three‑way stop; Public Works staff said necessary materials are in inventory and estimated replacement cost at roughly $200.
Council members discussed on‑street parking from nearby rental units that reduces sight distance and agreed a three‑way stop is an appropriate near‑term remedy. Staff said other options (changing road designation or removing parking stalls to improve visibility) could be considered later.
Separately, staff briefed the council on a proposed ordinance (council bill 2024‑26) to convert the 100–400 blocks of Redbud Lane from two‑way to one‑way traffic. Wingner Associates’ traffic study supports the conversion; staff described community outreach efforts and said a second reading is anticipated Aug. 6 with implementation planned for Aug. 7.
The council approved the stop‑sign amendment and moved forward with the one‑way conversion process.
