Title
Consider an ordinance replacing Yield Signs with Stop Signs at the intersection of West Mesa Park Drive and Country Aire Drive. (Second Reading)
Body
The intersection of Mesa Park Drive and Country Aire Drive has functioned as a two-way yield controlled crossing for a number of years. Under this configuration, the legs of Country Aire Dr. have acted as the major roadway; while the legs of Mesa Park Dr. have been considered the minor roadway, and have been forced to yield the right of way.
The latest traffic study of this intersection shows that Mesa Park Drive and Country Aire Drive does not currently meet warrants for an All-Way Stop. However, a recent automobile accident has brought to light the need for replacing the existing Yield Signs with Regulatory Stop Signs. The adjacent intersections along Country Aire all make use of regulated full stops, with the exception of Rising Sun Cove, which is a small cul-de-sac housing seven homes.
While the intersection of Mesa Park Drive and Country Aire Drive may not currently meet the required warrants for an All-Way Stop configuration, it is the recommendation of the Transportation Department to replace the existing Yield Signs with Regulatory Stop Signs (R1-1) configured with plaques (W4-4P) which read, “Cross Traffic Does Not Stop”.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval.