Exh 3BAgenda #3B
September 11, 2000
STAFF REPORT
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACII
CITY STAFF REPORT
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Stop Sign at l lfh and Eastcoast Drive
August 29, 2000
David E. Thompson, Chief of Police/DPS
BACKGROUND: At the City Commission Meeting August 28, 2000, the question
arose relative to the need for the ~ Way Stop located at 11th Street
and Eastcoast Drive.
This issue has been addressed and discussed with the City
Commission in the past, including November 1995 and February
1998.
In October 1995, the Parking and Traffic Committee recommended
the removal of stop signs at three (3) locations.. One location
identified for removal was at 1 lth Street and Eastcoast Drive. It
was determined that there was no inherently dangerous traffic
feature that made it necessary to have a four (4) way stop at that
location.
However, it was also recognized that people became dependent on
stop signs, and removal of stop signs will likey result in some
backlash from citizens. There are numerous people from Selva
Linkside and Selva Lakes that use 11th Street to go to the beach.
They may object to removing the 4 way stop at Eastcoast Drive and
1 lth Street. Additionally, people are habitual creatures, and the
removal of the stop sib s may create a short term hazard for people
who are accustomed to crossing at the intersection...knowing that
the traffic is going to stop, or at least give the pedestrians the right-
of-way.
These issues were discussed by the City Commission, and the
Commission did not take any action to remove the stop signs.
RECOMMENDATIONS: None
ATTACIIMENTS: None
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