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Consideration of request from Engineering Division to install stop signs on the Forest Street approaches to Woodland Avenue following completion of a 90-day trial
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Submitted by:
Michael May, PE, PTOE, RSP1
Department:
DPW - Engineering
A. Issue
Visual obstructions may block lines of sight and may not allow a road user to yield or stop in compliance with the normal right-of-way rule.
B. Background/Options
In January of 2026, staff recommended installation of stop signs on the Forest Street approaches to Woodland Avenue - an existing uncontrolled intersection. The committee asked that the installation of stop signs be made as a 90-day trial at the request of the district alderperson. The comments at the time were that the ground was frozen in January and the signs would be placed on temporary barricades until the ground thawed, which afforded time for feedback before a final installation.
Staff has received no feedback on the 90-day trial installation at Forest Street and Woodland Avenue. Staff continues to recommend the installation of stop signs on the Forest Street approaches to Woodland Avenue due to the location of houses in all four corners of the intersection that block adequate lines of sight.
C. Strategic Plan (Area of Focus)
Priority 2: Public Safety, Goal 2. Proactively address pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular safety
D. Fiscal Impact
Minor expenses for the in-house creation and installation of signs. The existing sign budget will
accommodate these expenses.
E. Recommendation
Direct staff to prepare a resolution to install stop signs on the Forest Street approaches to Woodland Avenue.
Approximate Location of Recommended Stop Control
Forest Street & Woodland Avenue
