I commented on this same issue a few months ago. Also that cars on Piedmont sometimes just roll through, without even noticing the stop sign! Its very dangerous, given the volume of pedestrian traffic here. I think this intersection needs stoplights.

I get the see, click, part of this. But what about the fix it part? Who reads these comments? Will something actually get done about this issue?

Thank you, Robin, for previously bringing this intersection to the attention of the City of Oakland Public Works Department. I agree completely that cars often fly through the intersection without stopping at the intersection. I should have mentioned that and I've noticed this many times myself, particularly with cars headed southbound on Piedmont Ave. I like the idea of some other device, whether it's a traffic light, blinking lights at the crosswalk, or the addition of "3-way" on the stop sign. Just something to change what's going on at what has the potential to be a dangerous situation.

It's disheartening to hear that you've not gotten a response in several months. I'm new to this website and was hoping there would be action taken or a response as to why an action can't be taken.

Thank you.

Thanks Taterstar (love your name)! Let's just keep on reporting what we see. Maybe they need a preponderance of reports. OPWD - what do you suggest?

City of Oakland Public Works Department addressed this issue on 03/26/2015, service request # 572227.

Hi City of Oakland! I see that this issue was labeled as "addressed." #572227. What was done, exactly? I went out there just now to see, and saw nothing changed. I did, however, see several cars continuing to roll through the stop signs.....I really think you need a stoplight at this intersection. It is just way too busy, especially with all of the pedestrians here.

The City of Oakland Public Works Department has received this issue. It is registered as service request #573571. Please check back for status updates, or contact us directly at 510-615-5566.

City of Oakland Public Works Department addressed this issue on 04/01/2015, service request # 573571.

Thank you for putting 3-way signs at this intersection. Unfortunately, this is not enough. This intersection needs STOP LIGHTS, including a left-turn traffic signal. I just went up there at 7:00 p.m. on 5/1/15 and watched for about 5 minutes. Two cars ran the signs. One slowed down, the other did not even bother to do so. The drivers on Piedmont Avenue, especially those heading downtown, routinely run these stop signs.

The City of Oakland Public Works Department has received this issue. It is registered as service request #574690. Please check back for status updates, or contact us directly at 510-615-5566.

First, thank you to the City of Oakland Public Works Department for responding to this request! Cheers for showing that this process works. Unfortunately, the three-way signs that have been posted have done little to nothing to stop the cars (especially those headed southbound on Piedmont Ave.) from ignoring the stop sign. I was almost struck hit by a car headed southbound on Piedmont Ave. and got a mere shrug from the driver this afternoon. Please note this is *not* unusual behavior. Since the three-way stop signs were posted, I have continued to witness drivers ignore the stop sign. I imagine there is something peculiar about the layout, traffic patterns, busy-ness of the street, or something else at play. But, I've honestly not come across a stop sign so frequently ignored.

Let's listen to Robin and please evaluate for a stop light before someone really gets hurt.

Thank you!

My goodness, this intersection continues to be a dangerous spot as I again witnessed this afternoon. If a helpful addition to my previous commentary, some cars headed southbound on Piedmont Avenue do stop, briefly, but they do not wait for traffic coming from Monte Vista who are there first and waiting to make southbound turns onto Piedmont Ave. Whether it's the angle of the intersection, pedestrians crossing the street adding distraction, or something else at play, there's something dangerous about the number of drivers on Piedmont Ave. who either ignore the stop sign or fail to yield to cars already at the intersection at Monte Vista. It's as if traffic on Piedmont Ave. considers this only a two-way stop. Please help!

Thank you.

I agree – this small intersection is very busy! Piedmont Ave. drivers often ignore the need to stop for Monte Vista Ave. drivers heading left or right and many pedestrians and bikes going in all directions. Add in the exit from the Wells Fargo parking lot (with nothing to assist them) and you have a mess and accidents waiting to happen. I wonder if it would help if the short block of 40th were one-way east toward Piedmont with no traffic allowed to head west toward Howe for a little less near congestion.

Thanks so much for bringing up the Wells Fargo parking lot, Heather. You're right that the exit there adds to the noise. Let's hope our concerns and suggestions get a response. Yesterday evening a car flew through the stop sign headed southbound on Piedmont Ave. as I was again coming out from Monte Vista. I'm curious if the driver even noticed the stop sign at all, but he certainly didn't care that there was a car at the stop sign at Monte Vista. Sigh.