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The City of Port Angeles is gathering information about the uncontrolled intersections in the City, those without a stop sign, traffic signal, roundabout, etc. Many of the uncontrolled intersections currently operate in a safe and controlled manner, especially in low volume residential areas. But, the City understands that as development and traffic patterns change, intersection control needs to be updated to maintain a safe, efficient transportation network, not only for drivers, but for pedestrians, cyclists and users of all modes.
The City is performing a systemic analysis and prioritization process to identify the highest priority intersections to install and/or change the current intersection control. It is impractical and cost-prohibitive to install and maintain signs at all XX intersections in the City. The analysis will compare existing physical and conditions to standards and guidance for identifying types of intersection control, and which legs should be controlled. We would like feedback from you, the users of the transportation network, on the types of intersection control you prefer, and will consider the feedback in the identification of a prioritized program of intersection control improvements in the near future.
Resource Constraints
The City of Port Angeles is committed to addressing concerns with intersection control, but must take a balanced approach that considers the City’s available resources. The City is evaluating all uncontrolled intersections City-wide and will be considering both technical evaluations and the feedback of the public in prioritizing which intersections receive near-term upgrades and which will be identified for future upgrades as resources allow.
Installation
The cost of installing even just signs at every uncontrolled intersection, let alone other treatments, would overwhelm the City’s budget for other important transportation projects. Prioritization will help to identify the most effective use of the City’s limited resources.
Maintenance
Signs require maintenance, from cleaning to repairs to long-term replacement. A significant increase in the City’s number of signs would add to the long-term maintenance cost, diverting resources from other important needs and projects.
Grant Funding
If the City takes a systemic, data-informed approach to prioritizing intersection improvements, and gathers feedback from the public users of the intersections, there may be several opportunities in the coming years for competitive grant funding to be awarded to the City to complete higher cost improvements, where warranted.
