4/4/1984 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Fr - APR 4 1984 BOOK 56 FACE'. Chairman Scurlock explained that, as a member of the Transportation Planning Committee, he had voted against this traffic light four times, but after witnessing the traffic at peak hours, he has changed his view. Jeannette Lier, a member of the TPC, noted that the TPC has been studying this intersection for a long time and she also voted in opposition to the light. After traveling that road, she has reconsidered, however, because of the very heavy traffic flow at peak hours. She also believed it would take a lot of time to re-educate drivers to a 4 -way stop, and further noted that traffic will be increasing when the jail and the animal shelter are built in that area. Judd Barker, member of the Transportation Planning Committee and the School Board, emphasized the human involvement in the matter -- at least 1,000 students are transported twice a day through this intersection. He pointed out that the School Board has just purchased larger buses which will carry the equivalent of four classes of students. He also felt that the traffic situation would certainly warrant a light in the near future when the jail and animal shelter are built. Mr. Barker believed the School Board would have a problem finding someone to work for $175 a week to stand in the middle of that intersection and direct traffic during peak hours. He urged the Commission to reconsider and approve the installation of the traffic signal. Commissioner Bird felt it was very important to have long range plans for studying traffic patterns for each school in the County, especially for schools that have yet - to be built. Ruth Stanbridge, Chairman of the Safety Committee of the PTA, pointed out that there are few pedestrians at that corner compared to other intersections that have schools nearby. u She felt that a stop light would be preventive 23 M