HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 04 09 Informational 104 Stop Signs at WS Blvd/Northern Way
COMMISSION AGENDA
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April 9, 2007
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REQUEST: Public Works Department Informing the City Commission on Stop Signs at
the Winter Springs Boulevard / Northern Way Intersection (west)
PURPOSE: The purpose ofthis agenda item is to provide the City Commission information
on stop signs at the Winter Springs Boulevard / Northern Way Intersection
(west)
CONSIDERATIONS:
. Winter Springs Boulevard intersects Northern Way at three locations. The western-most
location is a 4-way stop controlled intersection (Tuscany's Restaurant is at the northeast
comer ofthis intersection).
. Stop signs in residential areas are required to be mounted a minimum of7-feet above the
ground, in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
The stop signs at the Winter Springs Boulevard / Northern Way intersection are
mounted approximately 7' -6" above ground level (see photo on next page). Staffs field
review verified that the stop signs have good visibility on all four intersection
approaches.
. According to Police Department records, a total of 59 citations were issued over the past
two years at this intersection for running a stop sign. There were four accidents at this
intersection over the past two years, with one accident listing "ran stop sign" as an
offense. The Police Department indicated there was not a stop sign height or visibility
problem at this intersection.
. Re-striping of the Winter Springs Boulevard / Northern Way intersection will soon be
completed at the conclusion ofthe Winter Springs Boulevard paving project. The re-
striping will include re-installation of the 24-inch wide white stop bars at each stop sign.
The intersection was previously striped with these white stop bars; however, they were
less visible due to fading ofthe striping and deterioration ofthe asphalt. The new stop
bars will have improved visibility.
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• Staff will continue to monitor this intersection after the re-striping is complete to
determine if any improvements are warranted. Options to consider include: advance
warning signs ("stop ahead"), additional text markings in the travel lanes, and installation
of stop signs in the medians at the two Winter Springs Boulevard approaches.
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