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Drivers near downtown Bastrop will see new stop signs on Carter Street by July 9 after Bastrop City Council approved traffic changes June 23 aimed at slowing speeding vehicles near Piney Creek Bend.
What's changing?
The new signs will create four-way intersections at Carter and Linden streets and Carter and Juniper streets, near the entrances and exits of the Piney Creek Bend subdivision.
Why now?
Bastrop Police Chief Vicky Steffanic explained that a resident requested a traffic study in May, accompanied by signatures from nearby residents; however, the city had already completed a traffic study in March.
The study found a “significant portion” of drivers exceeded 35 mph on the 30 mph road, with some traveling faster than 50 mph.
Steffanic said the stop signs will help reduce speeds, improve safety and address visibility near the subdivision.
What drivers should know
Bastrop Streets Director Lance Dodge said the signs are expected to be installed July 8-9.
Steffanic said the Bastrop Police Department typically allows drivers about 30 days to adjust after new signs are installed, during which officers usually issue warnings.
Learn more
Check out Page 9 in Bastrop-Cedar Creek’s June e-edition for more Bastrop-area transportation project updates.
