On Tuesday, December 17, the Sealy City Council discussed and considered possible actions regarding stop sign placement on Main Street at the intersections of Hardeman Street (East and West) and Loescher Street (East and West). A representative from Strand Associates, based in Brenham, presented several traffic control options for the Council’s consideration.
Proposals included installing standard 30-inch stop signs with optional flags or blinking lights to improve visibility. The use of larger 48-inch stop signs, commonly utilized in high-speed areas, and cantilevered signs that overhang intersections were also discussed. Additionally, the Council reviewed various crosswalk designs, ranging from standard parallel lines to more visible “piano-style” markings. While the idea of adding a median was raised, it was ultimately dismissed due to logistical challenges and limited practicality.
Safety, cost, and overall effectiveness were thoroughly evaluated during the discussion, with input from Chief of Police Jay Reeves. After considering the pros and cons of each suggestion, Councilman Zapalac made a motion to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance incorporating the agreed-upon provisions. These included installing 30-inch stop signs with temporary flags for enhanced visibility, along with stop bars on all four sides of the intersection at Main Street and Hardeman Street. The ordinance would also change the stop sign at Main Street and Loescher Street to a yield sign while adding East and West stop signs and stop bars at that intersection.
The full discussion can be viewed at the 34:20 mark of the meeting video.