Temporary Stop Signs

[pj bennett]

Many years ago, STOP signs that fold up, were mounted on various poles. There is a padlock to keep them closed.
I have seen the one on my corner used once. ONCE.

Throughout the years, when traffic signal lights lose electrical power, rather than opening these signs, portable/temporary signs are placed at corners.
So, why aren't they being used? Since they are not being used, why not remove and recycle them?

Last night, the power had to be turned off, so as to remove a large limb that had fallen on wires. This caused the traffic lights to go out.
Once again, rather than unlock the mounted stop signs, portable stop signs were placed at various corners.

I took a picture, but it seems that I cannot post it on the Deck as it is not linked to an url. It's on my computer.

BTW, about 3 years ago, I contacted the councilman for Ward 2 Sam O'Leary. He said that he would look into it and get back to me.
Well, I waited over a week before calling him.

He replied that he had checked and was told, that the signs ARE being used. I said otherwise.
So.... when the lights went out again, and the portable signs were brought in, I took a picture and emailed it to him.
He never replied.

[pj bennett]

So.... why do I want this locked up version of a STOP sign removed?

Well.... because I'm tired of having to be extra careful around it.
When I mow, it is in my way. The bottom of the sign comes below my shoulder. There are corners.

So, if I was to get injured while mowing around the sign, that is owned by the city, while mowing property that belongs to the city....
who is responsible for my health claim?

Is there a zoning law that states the distance of the bottom of a sign from the ground?

The sign serves no purpose (since it is never used), other than to be a potential hazard.

Like I stated before, I contacted the councilperson of Ward 2. He was of no help.

[Bridget Conant]

I contacted the councilperson of Ward 2. He was of no help.

That seems to be the overwhelming opinion from Facebook posts. Anytime something goes on in Ward 2 and a constituent tries to contact O’Leary, he either doesn’t get back or he does nothing.

DO NOTHING O’LEARY.

And to think he wants to be mayor?!?!

[Stan Austin]

simple driver's ed question-- which signal do you follow- a working traffic light or a stationary (forgot to close it up) Stop sign?

[pj bennett]

The STOP sign on the post is always folded up and locked. It is NEVER used.
So... why does it remain there?
If a child was to bang his/her head on a corner of the sign and a fuss was made, I bet it would be removed.

I don't understand what driver's ed has to do with this situation, but if you go to the NW corner of Clifton & Summit, you can see the sign that I'm referring to.