Proposed Ordinance: Four-Way Stop IntersectionRedwood Street & Kokomo

StreetPresented By: Rick Pruitt

Chief of PoliceItem # 8

City Council MeetingMarch 14, 2016

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● The intersection of Redwood Street and Kokomo Street is controlled by a stop sign for traffic traveling north and south on Kokomo

• The configuration of the intersection prevents traffic on Kokomo Street from seeing on-coming traffic without proceeding into the traffic lanes on Redwood Street

Background

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● The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices recommends regulatory signage where sight distance is limited on approach to an inter-section

• The addition of stop signs for Redwood Street traffic would allow Kokomo Street traffic to move into the intersection safely to check for on-coming traffic before proceeding

Background

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● A letter was sent to all addresses on Redwood Street and Kokomo Street regarding the proposed four-way stop intersection

• City Attorney Michael Brenan has reviewed the proposed Ordinance

Coordination

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The request for consideration of all-way stop intersections is consistent with the Texas Transportation Code and Section 18-98. “Stop Intersections” of the City Code providing that the City Council may designate any street intersection as a stop intersection and designate the streets upon which vehicles shall stop before entering such intersection.

Policy Analysis

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• Signs, poles, hardware: $150

Fiscal Impact