Is anyone looking at changing traffic signal operation in Stillwater as a solution?
A6. Yes, Mn/DOT has changed the signal timing in Stillwater however signal improvements alone will not address the capacity issues because of the significant number of vehicles currently on the roadway. In addition because of the type of vehicles (i.e.; large trucks) in this corridor and their difficultly in navigating the narrow intersection signal timing will not have significant impact on this issue. The present configuration was never intended to accommodate the number of vehicles currently using this roadway. In addition as new housing in Stillwater and the surrounding area is completed the current transportation system will be further strained. Signal timing was studied in earlier phases of the project to determine if a cost-effective and less impactful solution could be found. These studies concluded that while signal timing may provide minor improvements it cannot fully address the area’s roadway capacity issues.
