Petition to put a four-way stop at the West 7th and US 49 intersection (by the Texaco)

Petition to put a four-way stop at the West 7th and US 49 intersection (by the Texaco)

The Issue

 

The intersection found at West 7th Street and US 49 only has two stop signs on opposite sides of the road. The bridge found on the right of the picture makes it almost impossible to see cars coming by unless you pull out into the road.

Considering both 49 and West 7th St. are busy roads, this can lead to people waiting for up to 15-20 minutes. Not only is the design of this intersection inconvenient, it is also dangerous. This intersection is a common area for car accidents, the most recent example being September 17th. The accident was bad enough that a fire truck had to be at the scene. 

 

I petition to make this intersection a four-way stop so that it is easier to use and safer as well. 

 

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The Issue

 

The intersection found at West 7th Street and US 49 only has two stop signs on opposite sides of the road. The bridge found on the right of the picture makes it almost impossible to see cars coming by unless you pull out into the road.

Considering both 49 and West 7th St. are busy roads, this can lead to people waiting for up to 15-20 minutes. Not only is the design of this intersection inconvenient, it is also dangerous. This intersection is a common area for car accidents, the most recent example being September 17th. The accident was bad enough that a fire truck had to be at the scene. 

 

I petition to make this intersection a four-way stop so that it is easier to use and safer as well. 

 

The Decision Makers

Toby Barker
Former Hattiesburg City Mayor

Supporter Voices

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