On Feb 4 2014 there was a meeting concerning the 3-way stop at Galisteo and Coronado.
The proposal was to consider removing these stop signs. 15 neighbors attended.
Robert Romero of the City Traffic Division gave a presentation describing the history
of this stop sign, as well as traffic counts, speed measurements etc. from 1996 and
2013/2014.
Here is the presentation
During the discussions that followed, the concerns that were expressed were
about safety, espcially for pedestrians and bicycles. The local measurements, as
well as national statistics, show that the stop signs do not address the problems
perceived by the residents.
The solution to the problems of pedestrians and bicycles would involve the redesign
of the (too) wide section of Galisteo between Cordova and Coronado. There appears
to have been a design done in the mid-90's. The redesign, employing traffic-calming
techniques, would not be eligible under the cities Traffic Calming Program, since
the section is classified as a minor arterial, but could be done under pedestrian/bicycle
improvements. This needs work by the neighborhood.
The informal votes that were taken supported this larger approach, and while this plan
is being developed, the stop signs will stay in place.
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