In a move aimed at increasing safety and managing traffic better, the City of Bloomington announced the installation of new all-way stop signs at two busy intersections near Indiana University. The affected junctures are 13th Street & Woodlawn Avenue, and 13th Street & Indiana Avenue, with the installations scheduled to begin next Monday, according to the City of Bloomington’s recent announcement.
As the fall semester and football season approach, concerns for both pedestrian and vehicular traffic have prompted this change. The Transportation Commission’s review supported these findings, highlighting a notable pattern of incidents, including seven right-angle crashes at the 13th & Woodlawn intersection within a span of a year. Such crash data, aligns with national criteria for all-way stop control, thus underscoring the necessity for these measures.
To assist drivers in adapting, the city plans to use temporary signage along with other tools to raise awareness of the updated traffic patterns. Furthermore, a partnership between the City and Indiana University aims to extend outreach and make certain that the IU community, as well as the public, are kept in the loop about the traffic changes ahead.
Those looking for more details on the upcoming changes or seeking to engage with the City’s plan can reach out to the Engineering Department directly at 812-349-3423 or via email at [email protected], for any queries, or concerns they might have regarding the introduction of the all-way stops.
