Carroll City Council voted to remove two traffic signals at the intersections on U.S. Highway 30 at Adams Street and Court Street during its meeting Monday evening.
Carroll City Council discussed on Monday results of a study on traffic signal removal at two intersections on U.S. Highway 30, waiting for further public input before making a final
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Another hazard is that when temperatures remain very low, the snow can freeze into solid blocks that can cause accidents or damage vehicles. City ordinance 69.11 requires all vehicles be removed from the roadways while snow removal is in process. The vehicle owners can park on their lawns during a snow emergency. Anyone who does not remove their vehicle is subject to a minimal fine, but the bigger expense comes with the city’s right to tow.
There were five citations issued during the last storm, but many, many more owners were contacted before citations were issued. There were also more than 30 contacts made to businesses and residents on clearing of sidewalks. Burke says nine of those were turned over to a contractor in accordance with City Ordinance 136.03.