The Master Board has heard the concern of the community
about slowing vehicles down in Kinderton Village.
The Master Board contacted Bermuda Run & the Sherriff's Department. They discussed the idea of a three way stop sign with Bermuda Run and below was their response. At this point, they will not consider another traffic study until the new phase is built out and there are some extenuating circumstances that would warrant the study.
Dear Becky and Jeff,
As a follow-up to your request for a traffic study to validate requests to place a 3-way stop, I have attached three very short documents for your review:
- Traffic Improvement Association FACT Sheet: “MAYBE A STOP SIGN WILL SLOW TRAFFIC ON OUR STREET?”
- Stop Sign Frequently Asked Questions
- Purpose of a Stop sign USDOT
In my conversations over the years with Traffic Engineers and NCDOT representatives, there is consensus that STOP signs do not slow traffic for the purposes of pedestrian and bike safety on streets. The primary purpose of a STOP sign is to ensure safe movement of vehicles at intersections. If there were to be an overwhelming push to conduct a traffic study, I would recommend the completion of the final phase of housing under construction to gain a consistent model for traffic patterns.
If I have misinterpreted something, I am more than happy to have continued discussions. Thank you for your willingness to listen and be attentive to the concerns of the residents of Kinderton Village. I value our ongoing partnership.
Kind regards,
Lee Rollins, Town Manager
120 Kinderton Blvd., Ste. 100
Bermuda Run, NC 27006