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Mrs. Yvonne Harward, resident of Cagle Street, has requested installation of a red flashing
beacon above the Stop sign located on southbound Stockman Street at Cagle Street to enhance
safety. Mrs. Harward has observed vehicles running this Stop sign and is concerned about
safety.
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Staff performed a site evaluation. The intersection is Stop controlled for all approaches except
northbound. The southbound approach, while Stop -controlled, is downhill. The City previously
installed speed humps north of this intersection and a "Stop Ahead" sign with pavement
markings to slow down traffic and make drivers more aware of the Stop sign. Review of traffic
collision data indicates no "reported" accidents at this intersection over the past three years.
Based on review of existing conditions staff recommends installation of a red flashing beacon
above the Stop sign to enhance safety. Approximately four years ago as part of a Safe Routes
to Schooi grant two red flashing beacons were installed above Stop signs at the intersection of
Wilson Avenue and W. 18th Street near Kimball Elementary School. Monitoring has shown that
the beacons have proven to be effective in improving driver compliance with the Stop signs and
reducing collisions.
Based on discussion from the Traffic Safety Committee members, a motion was made to forego
staff's recommendation to install a red flashing beacon at this time, and look at more cost
effective solutions. Purchase and installation of a solar -powered, pole -mounted flashing beacon
is approximately $3,000.
The Traffic Safety Committee unanimously voted to replace the existing standard Stop sign with
an "oversized" Stop sign and also install a retoreflective sleeve on the Stop sign post to enhance
safety. Staff was also directed to continue monitoring this location, should the need for further
enhancements such as flashing beacons be warranted in the future.
All work will be completed by City Public Works.