A traffic light is planned for Jefferson and West Lake avenues, where over the last five years, the intersection has averaged almost one traffic accident per month.
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Category Archives: Traffic
Four-way stop coming to Jefferson & Stone Street
The intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Stone Street would expand from a two-way stop to a four-way stop under new legislation from City Council.
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Traffic calming sought for Stockton Street
The city is asking Union County to study whether a traffic light at East Hazelwood Avenue and Stockton Street is warranted, following requests for traffic safety of traffic calming measures from residents of the neighborhood area.
Downtown parking plan unveiled
Parking throughout much of downtown would be free after 7 p.m. as part of a comprehensive downtown parking plan unveiled last week.
Council bonds for Monroe Street extension
City Council on Monday approved a bond ordinance that will cover its share of extending Monroe Street through a new downtown development.
Council moves forward on traffic measures
City Council moved ahead with a number of traffic measures during its regular meeting Monday night, including authorization of a traffic calming toolkit and final approval to create a four-way, flashing stop sign at West Lake and Madison avenues.
Council to dedicate Monroe Street extension
City Council will vote next week on an ordinance that will set in motion the creation of a new public street through what today is Lot B as part of the 208-unit Main & Monroe development.
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‘Zero tolerance’ for parking under railroad tracks
In an effort to improve traffic safety as well as security around the train station, the Police Department has startd installing lane barriers along Milton Avenue, beneath the train trestle.
Illegal parking under the railroad has been an issue for some time. “This is something we have put a lot of thought into, and we have tried enforcement with negligible results,” Police Chief John Rodger said. “When we issue summons or chase cars out they come back pretty quickly and we just don’t have the ability to be there every moment.”
A layout was tested two weeks ago and the east side of the street was installed on Monday, with the other side pending weather and manpower, the chief said.
It’s always been illegal to park under the bridge and with the alert system in place post-9/11 the area was specifically designated a problem, Rodger said. Police also get a lot of complaints that motorists trying to turn left from Broad Street onto Milton Avenue can’t see and have to pull out into the intersection.
“We are hopeful that this solution will deter parking in that area, and eliminate the mid-block pedestrian crossings to get to vehicles previously parked under the bridge, while at the same time providing line of sight for vehicles trying to enter the intersection,” he said.
Once both sides of the street are completed, Rodger said there will be zero tolerance for vehicles parked in the bus stop or taxi stand on West Milton Avenue.