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Resident urges INDOT study of Jefferson–Perry corner after near-misses; council says state controls signal
Summary
A resident told the council she narrowly avoided being hit twice in a week at the Jefferson and Perry corner and urged a move or study of the stoplight and crosswalk; council members said INDOT controls the state highways and they will review past traffic counts and requests.
During public comment, a resident (speaker 9) described repeated close calls at the Jefferson and Perry intersection and asked the council to push the state for safety improvements.
"Two times in one week I almost got hit by someone speeding around there because it's so hard to see around that corner," the resident said, urging a study and suggesting either moving the stoplight or adding pedestrian-activated controls.
Council members noted the intersection is on state highways and said INDOT makes traffic-signal decisions, referencing prior vehicle counts and a previous study. One councilmember suggested asking INDOT to conduct a fresh count or consider a caution, push-button crossing signal that becomes a red light when activated; members said they will check past requests and, if appropriate, contact INDOT.
Why it matters: the corner serves pedestrians and families walking downtown; residents requested action to reduce near-misses and improve sight lines and signage.
