Bedford City Council voted unanimously on Oct. 13 to amend the municipal code and install six new stop signs on side streets that feed Harwood Terrace, plus a seventh at the Oak Cove Lane and Edgewater Drive intersection. City Manager Andrea Roy explained that staff conducted a comprehensive review of all stop‑controlled intersections before recommending the additions. Because the city already has the necessary signs in inventory, the project will not create any new expense for residents.
Details of the new signage
The six new signs will be placed on Harwood Terrace’s feeder streets—Harber Drive, Stephenson Drive, Spring Valley Drive, Spring Grove Drive, Shady Brook Drive and Berwick Lane—rather than on Harwood Terrace itself, as confirmed by Mayor Dan Cogan. A seventh sign will be installed at the Oak Cove Lane and Edgewater Drive junction.
Mayor Cogan praised the safety benefits, noting that the signs will help drivers navigate the residential network more safely without disrupting traffic flow on the main thoroughfare.
Ongoing review and future plans
Roy said the city intends to review its stop‑sign inventory on an ongoing basis, likely annually, to keep the list current. “We do envision that a few more of those will happen along the way and we’ll come back on occasion, probably annually, more by default than anything else,” Roy said. “It’s just better to be safe than sorry.”
Council members asked whether residents would receive door‑hanger notices about the new signs. Staff responded that no outreach is planned, as traffic law already implies compliance at these locations.
Market at Gateway signage program
In the same meeting, council members approved a resolution granting a special signage program for Market at Gateway, a new commercial development located along North Industrial Boulevard just north of State Highway 183. The Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended the request at its Sept. 24 meeting, and Mayor Cogan expressed support, noting the development’s size and its location on a five‑lane road.
The ordinance also corrects a missing stop sign that previously existed at Phyllis Street and Ravenswood Drive, which was lost during nearby construction and never formally replaced.
Community impact
These actions reflect Bedford’s proactive approach to traffic safety and support for local economic growth. By addressing safety concerns without imposing new costs, the council demonstrates its commitment to responsible stewardship of municipal resources.
Original reporting: Fort Worth Report — read the source article.
