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4-way stop approved near Atchison's St. Benedict School

By Brian Hagen

10/09/2024

(KAIR)--In the name of student safety, a new all way stop is coming to the intersection of Atchison's 3rd and Mound Streets, in the area of St. Benedict Catholic School.

Atchison City Manager Mark Westhoff, speaking during Monday's meeting of the Atchison City Commission, said the move comes at the request of staff from the school, due to concerns regarding the speed of vehicle traffic on 3rd Street through the 20-mph school zone, while only Mound Street traffic currently stops.

Prior to approval, an emotional City Commissioner, Bill Murphy, spoke in opposition, saying, due to personal experience with losing a sister in a traffic-related accident, he believes stop signs create a sense of false security for children:

Atchison Police Chief Mike Wilson was asked to weigh in, saying “…in reference to this stop sign, the four-way stop, has been to try to enhance safety, not necessarily ensure it. That- what we really have to look at, it- just another stet to try to enhance it.”

Westhoff then explained it's not just stop signs coming to the intersection, but other markings, including newly painted crosswalks, in the effort of increasing safety.

Once the motion for approval was made, and the vote called by Mayor La Rochelle Young, placement of the stop signs was approved 4 to 1, with Murphy casting the no vote.

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