Residents urge stop signs on Madison Way intersections after near‑misses

John Mayer, a resident of 602 Florence Drive, told the Plain City Council on July 13 that speeding and "reckless vehicular driving" at the Madison Way intersections with Abby Drive and Caroline Drive endangers pedestrians using the adjacent park. "The addition of any stop signs would be for the purpose of public safety and protection of pedestrians," Mayer said.

Michael McMahon, who lives on Madison Way, supported Mayer and recounted having seen several near accidents at those intersections. Village Administrator Haley Lupton told Council that staff and the Police Department recommend designating Madison Way at Abby Drive and at Caroline Drive as three‑way stops and adding painted crosswalks; additional speed signage also was recommended. Lupton said the Police Department will conduct another speed study after the stops are installed.

Councilmembers discussed alternatives such as raised crosswalks, drainage and engineering constraints, and the need for a formal application process so future requests are considered consistently. Councilmember Jamey Sintz, citing his experience at another recently designated three‑way stop, expressed concern that motorists sometimes ignore new signs and said additional enforcement or design changes may be needed.

By unanimous consent, Council directed staff to prepare legislation for the August 5, 2026 Council meeting to designate the specified intersections as three‑way stops and to include painted crosswalks. The council action was a directive to staff for ordinance preparation; formal adoption would occur only if legislation is later introduced and approved.