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Proposal to Install Stop Signs at Park Avenue and Sixth Street

Original title: A motion requesting that the Department of Public Works, Division of Traffic and Signals, immediately install stop signs at the intersection of Park Avenue and Sixth Street.

Record date · May 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This requests that the city's Department of Public Works install stop signs at the intersection of Park Avenue and Sixth Street.

Why it matters

The installation of stop signs at this intersection would change traffic flow and legal stopping requirements for all motorists traveling through Park Avenue and Sixth Street.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Motorists using Park Avenue and Sixth Street

Drivers would be required to come to a complete stop at the intersection if the motion is approved and implemented.

Directly affected

Department of Public Works

The department is tasked with evaluating and potentially executing the installation of the traffic control devices.

Key Facts

The motion requests the immediate installation of stop signs at the intersection of Park Avenue and Sixth Street.
The request is directed to the Department of Public Works, Division of Traffic and Signals.
The motion is filed under file number 26-0821.
The motion was introduced on May 27, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will stop signs definitely be installed?

This document is a requesting the installation; it does not confirm that the work has been approved or scheduled.

Who is responsible for installing the signs?

The Department of Public Works, Division of Traffic and Signals, is the agency tasked with this responsibility.

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Connected Entities

Park Avenue and Sixth Street, Department of Public Works, Division of Traffic and Signals

locationPark Avenue and Sixth Street“The specific intersection identified for the proposed traffic safety improvement”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Public Works, Division of Traffic and Signals“The department tasked with installing the requested traffic control devices.”Map →

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