Recently there has been some discussion about this intersection on social media. It has actually led to some tangible changes already, DOT has added some high visibility stop signs, removed a bush causing a visibility issue, and added some “stop sign ahead” warning signs. I want to thank DOT for their quick action and being so responsive.
I also wanted to take a moment to pass along some other information I’ve gathered from staff. Namely, Friendship Station (the nearby development) has committed to either putting up a traffic signal at this intersection prior to their 400th home, or paying a fee in lieu to the town for the signal in the future (reminder: a ‘warrant’ is an objective measure of the need for a traffic signal)
The town did a traffic study not too long ago, and found that a signal at this intersection was not yet warranted. We will do another prior to the 400th home being built/occupied at Friendship Station, and if possible, we’ll get one installed at that time.
So I do think a light will be coming here, eventually – as soon as DOT regulations around traffic signals allow it. It is already funded (by a nearby development). I am confident that recent changes to the intersection done by DOT will make the intersection safer in the short term. I do appreciate all of the feedback and citizen engagement here – I think this is a success story for citizen advocacy. There have been tangible changes already, we have a plan for the future, and the intersection is on everyone’s radar.
VISION OF THE PEAK 