closed #203279
Street & Traffic Signs
301 E 7th ST
- Case Date:
- 6/9/2025
Stop sign for westbound traffic on 7th at Lincoln obscured by tree branches. Branches also obscure warning sign to stop, which is just east of stop sign.
Stop sign for westbound traffic on 7th at Lincoln obscured by tree branches. Branches also obscure warning sign to stop, which is just east of stop sign.
The crossing light for the B Line from the rails to trails parking lot does not work. I’ve pushed the button on two separate days over the past week or so and the stop light does not come on so there is no way to stop traffic to enable crossing.
Cars and buses regularly speed on this street, often exceeding 35 miles per hour. Due to their speed, they are unable to stop at the stop signs—including city buses. I am requesting that a speed limit sign be installed, ideally one that displays drivers’ actual speed (similar to those used in school zones). Our street and its connection to First Street have effectively become an unofficial bypass for east–west and west–east traffic, including city buses. This is a residentially zoned area with pedestrians, cyclists, children, pets, and wildlife. The sidewalks are narrow, and vehicles—especially buses—traveling at high speeds pose a serious risk. I have personally witnessed both buses and cars run stop signs, even when pedestrians, families with baby carriages, and cyclists are present. The cars/buses still don't stop and merely drive around the "obstacles." At a minimum, a visible speed limit sign should be installed—preferably one that tracks and displays speeds.
Stop sign completely covered by tree branches
W Pinehurst Dr. does not have a street sign at the intersection with Rockport Rd.
The intersection of 7th and Dunn has become incredibly dangerous since the removal of the stop signs on 7th St cross streets. There has already been at least one accident. A stop sign *at least* at this intersection, if not every second cross street, is a necessity for public safety.
Traveling east down 3rd street/46, heading toward the intersection with College mall road it is nearly impossible to travel straight through the intersection on a green light because there is always left turning traffic blocking the intersection due to backups on college mall road. I waited four light cycles and eventually had to abort my trip and turn right because it was apparent it wasn't going to be possible to continue through the intersection. This was at 11am on a Sunday. Please address this chronic issue. It is both frustrating and dangerous.
Street sign at S Hillsdale Dr and 4th Street is damaged
Top of street sign at the corner or West Kirkwood and Waldron has been knocked over. Needs to be repaired.
The white traffic pylons were installed in such a way that there is now only one lane, with oncoming traffic, to turn into. This makes the intersection more dangerous, and I have seen several near-accidents there because there used to be a second west-bound lane to turn onto from Mitchell. Surely this was a mistake--the pylons could have been installed in such a way as to guarantee immediate access to Third St. from Mitchell, with no chance of a merging accident, and allowing merging further west.