New stop signs will be installed at the intersection of State Street at Laguna Drive next month to help address community concerns about safety. The City Council approved the new stop signs at its meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13.

What’s changing?

• Currently, the intersection of State Street and Laguna Drive is a T-intersection, with one stop sign on Laguna Drive and flashing pedestrian signs at the crosswalk on State Street, south of Laguna Drive. When the new stop signs are installed, the existing flashing signs will be removed.
• A new crosswalk will be added on the east side of the intersection, on Laguna Drive.

Why add stop signs?

• In 2024, a new residential development was built on the west side of the intersection of Laguna Drive and State Street. Its driveway aligns directly with Laguna Drive, effectively adding a fourth leg to the intersection.
• Community members have expressed concerns about navigating this intersection due to limited visibility and speeds on State Street.
• Stop signs will help offer pedestrians another opportunity to cross the street and make it easier for cars trying to cross or turn onto State Street.

View the staff report