Bogus stop signs removed from Capitol Hill intersection
Apr 4, 2025, 2:15 PM | Updated: 2:29 pm
One of two bogus stop signs removed at 14th Ave E and E John St in Seattle. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Department of Transportation)
(Photo courtesy of the Seattle Department of Transportation)
A couple of stop signs went up in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood last month.聽But they weren鈥檛 supposed to be there.
The two unauthorized stop signs installed at 14th Avenue East and East John Street鈥攐ne on the east leg and one on the west leg鈥攚ere removed because they did not meet city standards, said Mariam Ali, deputy press secretary for the .
鈥淎t this time, we鈥檒l collect data to understand if stop signs might be a good option for this intersection,鈥� Ali said.
Residents who believe their neighborhood needs a stop sign can submit an official request by emailing 684-ROAD@seattle.gov.
鈥淭ypically, when the department identifies a need for stop signs through customer requests, project design, and observation and data collection, we take several steps,鈥� Ali said. 鈥淔irst, we mark a stop line and install the sign next to it. Then, we place A-frames to alert drivers with a 鈥榮top sign ahead鈥� warning. Our goal is always to ensure safety for everyone using the road.鈥�
