DATE: June 9, 2020
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Stop Signs at Twelve Intersections in Fresno County
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Adopt a Resolution designating twelve intersections within Fresno County as stop intersections, authorizing additional Stop signs at eight intersections making them all-way stops, one intersection making it a two-way stop, and three intersections making them one-way stops.
REPORT
Approval of the recommended action will allow the installation of additional signs at eight locations identified in the proposed resolution making them all-way stop intersections, improving traffic safety by requiring vehicles to stop from all approaches. In addition, allowing the installation of Stop signs at one location identified in the proposed resolution making it a two-way stop intersection, improving traffic safety by requiring vehicles to stop on two approaches only. Lastly, allowing the installation of a Stop sign at three locations identified in the proposed resolution making them one-way stop intersections, improving traffic safety by requiring vehicles to stop on one approach only. This item pertains to locations in District 1, 4, and 5.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If the recommended action is not approved by your Board, the traffic controls at the twelve intersections will remain unchanged.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. The estimated cost for the proposed one-way, two-way, and all-way stops is $6,900 for materials and $3,260 for equipment and labor that will be performed by Department of Public Works and Planning personnel. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues are included in the Department's - Roads Org 4510 FY 2019-20 Recommended Budget.
DISCUSSION:
One-way, two-way, and all-way stop controls can be useful as a safety measure at intersections where certain traffic conditions exist. When...
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