The Sturgeon Bay Police Department would like to offer some suggestions
to motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians, to ensure everyone has safe travels
in the city. As we approach Memorial Day
weekend, traffic flow will increase and we need everyone to have extra
patience!
Drivers
1) Plan ahead and allow extra travel time, especially during peak traffic
times.
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Expect backups in the city on Friday from 3:00-8:00pm
and Monday from 11:00am-5:00pm.
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Officers will be directing traffic along the detour
route as needed during peak times, especially at Madison/Maple and Michigan/3rd.
2) Please be courteous and respectful to all drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians.
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Visitors do not know our city streets as well as we
do. You will get behind slow or lost
drivers, and appreciate the fact they choose to visit our fine city.
3) Give semi-trucks and large delivery vehicles space to make their
turns.
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Preventing them from turning only backs up traffic. Be assured, the semi drivers don’t enjoy
traveling through the city streets either.
4) Avoid left hand turns if possible, especially at major
intersections. Left hand turns back up
traffic and increases your chance of having a serious injury accident.
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Intersections to avoid left hand turns include:
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Madison Ave @ Maple St (locations in
bold had most accidents in 2013 detour)
- 1st Ave @ Michigan St
- 5th Ave @ Michigan St
- 4th & 5th Ave @ Jefferson St
- Neenah Ave @ E Maple St
- 8th Ave @ Egg Harbor Rd
Example #1: East bound traffic on W Maple St, instead of turning left onto N
Madison Ave to cross the Michigan St Bridge, please go straight and use the
Maple-Oregon St Bridge.
Example #2: North bound traffic on Madison Ave, either turn off before Maple St and
go down Lansing Ave to get to W Maple St, or continue through the intersection
and turn onto Larch St and go up Lansing Ave.
Example #3: If you need to take Neenah Ave, use the Maple-Oregon St Bridge, and
avoid having to turn left at the Madison/Maple stop lights.
Example #4: Right turns onto Michigan St from 1st Ave are the
safest. Avoid left hand turns and
crossing Michigan St, which causes most of the accidents.
Bicyclists
1) Obey all traffic laws. Not only
is it the law, it shows respect to the drivers.
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The biggest complaint we receive on bicycles is
they don’t stop at stop signs.
2) Ride single file on heavy traffic streets.
3) Wear your helmet.
4) Wear bright, high visibility clothing.
Pedestrians
1) Cross a street only at a marked crosswalk or intersection.
2) Never dart out into traffic hoping to beat a vehicle.
3) To safely cross the street, take one step into the crosswalk and stop to
make sure drivers see you and stop.
4) Please use the sidewalks. Do not
walk/run in the street.
The patience we display will have a lasting impact on our fellow
citizens and visitors. Enjoy the beauty
of our city and county, and slow down when using the streets. Thank you!
