Moffat Boulevard from Spreckels Avenue to South Main in downtown is the only arterial within the urbanized portion of Manteca that stretches for a mile without a traffic light, stop sign, or roundabout.

As a result, traffic will often exceed the posted speed limit.

That in itself can be a problem.

But the segment of Moffat is  also where you will find:

*Manteca High where the campus has been reorientated toward Moffat complete with a dedicated drop-off zone and an enlarged student parking lot.

*Four streets that T-intersect into it at a 45 degree angle — two serving school traffic and two serving a neighborhood. The angle creates a visibility issue that decreases safety.

*Three pedestrian crossings that connect with access points to the Tidewater Bikeway of which only two are marked with crosswalks.

*The once vacated south side now has the Transit Center and Manteca Veterans Center with ground breaking next year on a parking lot and passenger loading platform for ACE commuter service.

It is against that backdrop that City Engineer Kevin Jorgenson said staff is working on construction plans to create an all-way stop on Moffat at Powers Avenue.

Currently there are no stop signs on Moffat.

The Powers intersection is also near a slight “S” curve that can create issues for those trying to turn left onto Moffat.

Based on new city standards, the stop signs — at least on Moffat — will likely have flashing red LED lights along the edge similar to what is on Woodward Avenue at Pillsbury Road.

The all-way stop, besides making it safer to turn off of Powers Avenue, will also help slow down Moffat traffic.

Mayor Gary Singh is also pushing for traffic signals at Sherman Avenue and Moffat.

Currently, traffic from the school goes through the Sherman intersection.

The access to the ACE parking lot will be tied into the intersection as well.

Manteca High, which currently has close to 1,900 students, is being expanded to accommodate 2,250 students.

In recent years, the city has banned truck parking and painted bike lanes along Moffat to slow traffic down and reduce visibility issues.

Moffat up until 1955 was the south entrance to the city for Highway 99.

The highway then turned right onto Main Street and continued north toward Stockton.

To contact Dennis Wyatt, email dwyatt@mantecabulletin.com