A four way stop in the Bankview area is what most residents say they want after feedback was gathered at an open house held last week.
An online survey and open house on Thursday, July 26 regarding recent changes to the stop signs at 7 Avenue SE and 1 Street SW showed the majority of respondents were in favour of turning the intersection into a four way stop.
Concerns were raised by the nearby community after the intersection, which had long had stop signs placed east-west bound, was changed to north-south bound traffic stopping. Residents showed concerned over safety with traffic failing to stop with the new placement.
Town director of infrastructure Armia Mikhaiel says the online votes and turnout at the open house ‘beyond expectations.’
“It’s great thing to have open communication with the public to ensure whatever changes are made that it’s for the public’s convenience,” Mikhaiel says.
“People should have a voice, they’re the ones who have to determine what’s safe for their families,” said Mayor Heather Colberg. “Those not living there should not speak for those living there.”
Typically the decision would be put forward to town council, but council is currently on summer break until August 20. Council and town officials will meet later this week to see if they can implement the changes without council’s formal approval.
