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City of Victoria Adds New Signs to Hike and Bike Trail
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Written by Stephanie Kusy   
Many pedestrians did not know who should stop first with the old signs. Now the city of Victoria has put up new signs to help stop accidents.
 
People of all ages come out to use Victoria's hike and bike trail.

"I think it's a great thing to see Victoria people out and exercising as a family," said Pam Motl, who uses the trail daily. "There's everyone out here from mom's pushing baby strollers to elementary school kids. I've seen high school kids jogging, and I've seen people my age out walking and even older people."

When the city first put up yield sign, though, nobody knew who should stop first. The city recently started putting up signs at crosswalks warning motorists to stop for pedestrians.

"People are starting to pay attention," said Irma Brand, who walks with her children. "You press a button and it starts flashing and people will actually stop. Whereas before, people would not. You'd have to stop or wave people down until cars passed."

Crosswalks on Airline, Miori and John Stockbauer already have the new signs in place. Most people are satisfied with the signs; however, some still think more could be done.

"I wish they're move them up a bit further and make them larger so people can see them clearly," Motl said.

"I think they should make it a red light and that way they'd stop," said Shirley Grantland, who uses the trail twice a day.

The city is also considering lowering the speed limit near the John Stockbauer crosswalk. Rumble strips and reflective strips may be added near the crosswalks as well.