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Councilor raises safety concern over wrong-way traffic on Hospital Hill
Summary
Councilor Davis warned of repeated wrong-way driving down Hospital Hill and urged improved pavement markings and signage; councilors discussed options including 'DO NOT ENTER' pavement markings and centerline striping.
Councilor Davis raised a safety concern about drivers traveling the wrong way down Hospital Hill, recounting a recent report and urging the city to consider stronger pavement markings and signage.
"...coming down the hospital hill the wrong way, I got a text saying that someone was going up the hill to the hospital in a big truck, you know, big truck regular truck came down. And she had to move way over, and she honked at him, and he flipped her off," Councilor Davis said, describing the incident and expressing worry the problem could lead to a crash. Councilors discussed adding clearer pavement markings, centerline striping and coordination with hospital police to reduce speeds and prevent wrong-way entries.
Council asked staff to explore signage options and return with recommendations; no formal motion was made.
