Stop signs are commonly utilized at intersections and require drivers to stop for cross traffic before proceeding through the intersection.

Stop signs are not a recommended tool for speed control. Most requests for stop sign additions to an existing two-way stop controlled street presented to the CACOT committee due to speed concerns are denied.

Two-Way Stops 

Two-way stops are used to assign right-of-way to traffic on one of two intersecting streets by requiring traffic on one street to come to a complete stop. 

Two-way stops are commonly used when a major street and a minor street intersect. The stopped condition is typically on the minor street giving the right-of-way to the street that moves more traffic.

Four-Way Stops 

Four-way stop controlled intersections are typically used when two intersecting streets have nearly equal volumes of traffic.  The right-of-way is given to the vehicle that first comes to a complete stop at the intersection or to the vehicle on the immediate right when two motorist stop at the intersection at the same time.

A roundabout is a circular intersection that helps traffic move at lower speeds counterclockwise around a central island where vehicles entering must yield to the already circulating traffic.

Roundabouts are verified safety countermeasures. They are a safer alternative to the conventional signalized and all-way stop intersections.

The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration says "Modern roundabouts reduce severe crashes at intersections by an average of 80%."

-Before entering slow down and obey traffic signs.

-Yield to emergency vehicles. If you are already with the roundabout and an emergency vehicle is entering, immediately exit the roundabout and pull off to the right.

-Yield to pedestrians and bicyclists in the crosswalk.

-Yield to traffic already circulating in the roundabout.

-When there is a gap in the traffic enter to your right. NEVER turn left.

-Stay in your lane and keep your speed down within the roundabout.

-DO NOT Stop unless it is the only means to prevent an accident.  

-DO NOT pass trucks. Roundabouts are equip with a truck apron to help large trucks maneuver around, but they may need to use more space so always give them plenty of room.

-Use you right turn signal to indicate when exiting and yield to pedestrians and bicyclists.

Related Links

U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration-https://highways.dot.gov/safety/intersection-safety/intersection-types/roundabouts

Missouri Department of Transportation-https://www.modot.org/roundabouts

Missouri Department of Revenue- https://dor.mo.gov/driver-license/guide/

The neighborhood traffic calming program is a comprehensive program designed to protect and improve the quality of life of the people of Grandview through the management and control of traffic on neighborhood streets. The program is a policy framework that includes traffic calming eligibility criteria, resident request processes, and funding mechanisms. The program provides a list of vetted countermeasures for when there are speeding issues and provides a process for which situations meet the thresholds for implementing specific traffic calming measures, including any required data collection, public input, and evaluation.

Request for traffic calming may be initiated by any of the following:
• Residents or property owner/neighborhood associations may ask for traffic calming by submitting a work request to the Public Works Department.
• The Police Department, schools, or other similar service agencies may request traffic calming to solve a specific concern with respect to traffic safety.
• City of Grandview staff, who determine through routine data collection that a need for traffic calming may exist, may request that a specific location or area be considered.

The request should identify the location of the perceived problem, a detailed description of the issue (i.e. excessive traffic speed, time of day the problem occurs, etc.), and an indication of the cause of concern (e.g. excessive speeds, cut-through traffic, insufficient traffic control, etc.).