Stop signs are installed based on traffic engineering standards and state warrants, not solely on speed or volume complaints.

What to know:

• Stop signs are used to assign right-of-way, not to slow traffic.
• Improper placement can increase collisions or driver non-compliance.

Next steps:

1. Submit a stop sign request to the city, with a description which may include the street names and what type of intersection. (i.e. Four way or “T” type intersections) Which direction or directions are you requesting additional signage to.
2. Include the reason for the request, and any safety concerns.
3. Staff may conduct a traffic study to evaluate whether the location meets established criteria.
4. If criteria are met and meets warrants, the request may be approved and scheduled for installation.
5. If not approved, staff may recommend alternative safety measures.

Residents may request curb color changes by submitting a traffic or parking request to the City.

What to know:

• Curb colors are regulated by state and local traffic laws.
• Red curbs (no parking) are typically used for safety, visibility, or emergency access—not convenience.
• Blue curbs are reserved for accessible (ADA) parking and require documentation. ADA parking on local streets do not meet Federal and State requirements and would be uncompliant. The city recommends accessibility be utilized in existing driveways when needed on local roadways.

Next steps:

1. Submit a request through the City’s online service portal for the Engineering Department.
2. Include the location, length, reason for the request, and any safety concerns.
3. City staff will review the request and may conduct a field evaluation.
4. Not all requests result in changes if standards or warrants are not met.

No Parking restrictions are installed for safety, access, or operational reasons.

What to know:

• Requests must meet legal and safety criteria.
• Parking removal affects nearby residents and businesses and is carefully reviewed.

Next steps:

1. Submit a request describing the issue (visibility, driveway access, emergency access, etc.).
2. Staff will evaluate the location and applicable regulations.
3. If approved, signage or curb markings will be installed as resources allow.

Flashing beacons and pedestrian warning signs are installed at locations with demonstrated need.

What to know:

• These devices are used where pedestrian volumes and safety conditions warrant them.
• Not all crosswalks qualify for flashing systems.

Next steps:

1. Submit a pedestrian safety request with the specific location and concern.
2. The City may evaluate traffic speeds, accidents, pedestrian activity, and sight distance.
3. If warranted, staff will recommend appropriate signage or devices.
4. Traffic calming solutions can be costly and may need to be approved in the annual Capital Improvement Plan budgeting process. Approved projects may take over a year to construct due to funding constraints.

Radar feedback signs and trailers are often used temporarily to monitor speeds and encourage compliance.

What to know:

• These devices rotate throughout the city.
• They are not permanent installations in most cases.

Next steps:

1. Submit a speed concern request to the city.
2. Staff may have the Police Department place a temporary radar trailer to provide driver feedback and increase awareness.
3. Note that this action may only provide temporary reduction in speeds.

Speed bumps and speed humps are considered traffic calming measures and are not installed on all streets.

What to know:

• These devices are usually limited to residential streets.
• City policy requires the neighborhood to submit a petition of all property owners for each address with a personal signature approving the addition of the traffic calming item.
• City policy also requires that the neighborhood pay 100% of the cost for the construction of the traffic calming item. Costs may vary from $6,000 to $10,000 per item pending on the width of the streets.
• They can impact emergency response times, drainage, and noise.

 Next steps:

1. Submit a traffic calming request with neighborhood petition with signatures to the City.
2. Staff may review roadway classification and options for location.
3. This program requires the entire neighborhood approval/support.
4. If approved, the project will be scheduled once funds have been submitted to the city for construction.

You may request repainting of faded lane lines, crosswalks, or other pavement markings.

What to know:

• Striping is typically refreshed on a regular maintenance cycle.
• Safety-critical markings are prioritized.

Next steps:

1. Contact the Public Works Department at 209-385-6800 for further assistance