“STOP” signs are installed according to the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA-MUTCD) to assign right-of-way at an intersection, not to control speeding. “STOP” signs must meet certain criteria so there is uniformity in their use around the nation. This criteria looks at vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian volumes, accident history, and any unusual conditions which must be present at the intersection for a “STOP” sign to be installed.
Locations that currently have two-way stop control also have criteria for determining if the intersection would be better suited with all-way stop controls. Generally all-way stop controls are used when the vehicle volumes of the intersecting streets are approximately equal. Requests to review intersections for multi-way stop control are evaluated using criteria established by the CA-MUTCD.
If there is an intersection you think the City should investigate for the installation of “STOP” sign please fill out a Traffic Calming Request form. This form is available at the City Hall front desk or by contacting the City Public Works Engineering Department at (805) 470-3456 or publicworks@atascadero.org. Please fill out the form as completely as possible and either email it back to Public Works or drop it off at City Hall.