Summary
The council adopted three ordinances implementing the new stop-control intersection policy, which passed narrowly last month. Some members think the plan needs rework but supported it to keep code consistent with policy.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Costs weren't discussed tonight; sign and marking installations will come with future council votes.
Residents near previously uncontrolled intersections, like Kevin Lewis at 12th and Columbus, who has seen seven crashes there.
Drivers on streets gaining stop signs may face slower commutes; residents of areas left off the map feel overlooked.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Common Council - Jun 15, 2026
The council adopted three ordinances implementing the new stop-control intersection policy, which passed narrowly last month. Some members think the plan needs rework but supported it to keep code consistent with policy.
Public Safety Committee - Jun 8, 2026
The city is cleaning up three sections of its traffic code covering through intersections, through-traffic exception routes and four-way stops. Nothing changes on the street itself — these are code corrections that still need full City Council approval.
Common Council - May 18, 2026
After a 5-5 tie broken by the mayor, Manitowoc now has a written policy for when and where stop signs, yield signs and pedestrian crossings are installed. The south side's many uncontrolled intersections — including about 30 near an elementary school — drove the effort, but critics say the criteria are subjective and leave other neighborhoods out. Actual sign installations come to the council next month.
Public Safety Committee - May 11, 2026
A new policy would add stop signs at uncontrolled intersections, mostly on the near south side where two bad crashes spurred complaints. Only about 60% of Manitowoc intersections are controlled versus 80-85% in comparable cities. Once the council approves it, signs go up and residents can request changes through Public Works.
Public Works Committee - May 6, 2026
The city is creating a formal, criteria-based process for citizens to request stop signs, reviewed by an ad hoc committee with an appeal to Public Safety. It replaces a patchwork where signs sometimes went up based on complaints alone.
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