Richmond is replacing traffic lights with stop signs across the city, part of an effort to get rid of aging signals that could save taxpayers millions.
Why it matters: The changes are already confusing some drivers, and residents are questioning whether the new stop signs are making intersections safer.
Driving the news: Traffic lights along Robinson Street in the Fan were replaced with all-way stops, sparking debate among residents about drivers rolling through stops and a lack of advance warning.
- Crews took down the streetlights late last week after the signals flashed red for about a week.
How we got here: A 2023 city study recommended replacing traffic lights with all-way stop signs at 12 intersections, per city documents posted online by 2nd district liaison Sven Philipsen.
- Those included spots along Roseneath Road, Brook Road and Marshall Street and in the city’s Northside and East End neighborhoods.
- Robinson accounts for four of the intersections.
Richmond officials didn’t respond to Axios’ requests for comment about whether they’re tracking safety concerns since the change…