Bethlehem Township Commissioners said Monday they would take steps to increase safety at a problem intersection.
In October, the commissioners heard from parents who pleaded for a four-way stop sign at the intersection of Chester Road and Santee Avenue.
Their concerns were prompted by an accident in which two middle school students were struck by a car near the intersection.
Now, commissioners say a study of Chester and Santee by the township engineer shows there's enough traffic in the area to make some changes.
"Considering the location, by a school, considering the traffic count, I think a four-way stop is warranted," said Commissioner Martin Zawarski, who noted he was almost in an accident at the intersection last week.
But the traffic changes may not just stop with the addition of a fourth stop sign. Township Engineer Brian Dillman's report also recommended adding crosswalks, signage and curb cuts.
Commissioner Michael Hudak argued that the changes for pedestrians might be more important for safety, calling the fourth stop sign "a knee jerk reaction to an unfortunate incident."
The township will update an ordinance in order to install the sign, and work with the Bethlehem Area School District on the pedestrian measures.
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