Blair to make 12th and Park a four-way stop after traffic study and resident concern

The Blair City Council voted June 9 to install stop signs at 12th and Park, converting the intersection to a four-way stop.

Mr. Eaton presented the staff recommendation and cited a traffic study showing increased speeds in the area and specific counters placed at the requested location: "It was recommended to put a stop sign in somewhere in the area... we looked between 12th Street and 13th Street... everybody kind of gravitated towards putting the stop sign at 12th and Park," he said.

Resident Joseph Logger, who provided his address to the clerk, questioned the focus on Park Street, asking why the council was not addressing speeding on Adams, Nebraska and other streets. Eaton and other staff responded that a concerned resident had requested a study at that location and that the data from the counters supported the recommendation for 12th and Park.

Transportation committee members said the school had provided a recommendation and committee review supported the resolution. Council member Lecher introduced Resolution 2026-055 and the council adopted it with all members present recorded as voting yes.