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Council asks police to monitor Plum Street stop sign; traffic committee supports 4-way stop study at 17th and E Avenue
Summary
Council members reported drivers ignoring a stop sign on Plum Street and asked the police department to monitor shift-change periods (about 6–7). The traffic committee recommended pursuing a 4-way stop at 17th Street and E Avenue and will follow the public meeting process required for changes.
Council members reported safety concerns at several neighborhood locations and asked the police and traffic committee to follow up.
Committee member Guffey asked the police department to investigate motorists failing to obey a 4-way stop on Plum Street near Grady, saying drivers passing the intersection at high speed had nearly caused a collision: "Man, they're not paying no attention to stop sign... I'm sure that guy was probably running 60 mile an hour when he blew through the 4 way stop." Staff and council agreed to check shift-change times (the member said the worst time he had seen was between 6 and 7) and to report back.
Separately, members discussed a possible 4-way stop at 17th Street and E Avenue. The traffic committee indicated it supports the change and noted the matter must be scheduled as a public meeting item before any formal action.
Council members asked the chief and traffic staff to research options and bring recommendations to a future meeting.
