Four-Way Stop at Congress, Central and Lighthouse
Summary
This downtown intersection already behaves like a four-way stop informally — and it's seen five right-angle crashes in a year. The commission wants the City Council to make it official, trading some parking-lot backups for slower speeds coming down the hill.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
The basic version (signs and paint) fits the existing operations budget; a full rebuild with curb ramps and medians would cost tens of thousands and need capital funding.
Pedestrians and drivers crossing the intersection, especially anyone worried about speeders coming down the Lighthouse hill.
Drivers and downtown businesses could see more queuing and backups that complicate parking and backing out near the post office.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Regular Meeting — May 6, 2026
The confusing two-way stop downtown becomes a four-way stop, with refreshed signs and striping. Five crashes in twelve months and near-misses involving pedestrians — including a parent with a stroller — drove the decision.
Traffic Safety Commission — March 24, 2026
This downtown intersection already behaves like a four-way stop informally — and it's seen five right-angle crashes in a year. The commission wants the City Council to make it official, trading some parking-lot backups for slower speeds coming down the hill.
Traffic Safety Commission — January 27, 2026
A resident has reportedly been struck at least once at the Central/Lighthouse crosswalks, and the city-commissioned safety study is now in hand. Findings go to the commission in February and possibly to City Council in March or April.
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