Still Talking 4 Way Stops

The AZ Republic has another article on the congested 4 way stop intersections in Gilbert. Sigh. We know, we know. I didn't know that there have been problems with the officers not working, nor with the drivers being rude (though that issue doesn't surprise me):

For about two months, Gilbert has encountered several reports of hired officers sitting in cars for extending periods of time, leaving intersections before completing required four-hour shifts or not showing up to direct traffic, according to records obtained by The Arizona Republic.

At the same time, some motorists have acted boorishly toward officers by gesturing and yelling rude comments during rush hour, making the traffic control task more difficult for officers, according to Town Manager George Pettit.

But the paragraph that most got my attention was at the very end, when they were talking about the temporary hanging stoplights:

Town officials hope to get temporary traffic signals at six four-way-stop intersections within a month. The signals will replace stop signs and should decrease town costs.

Pettit said that getting power from the Salt River Project has been difficult and could push the timetable back a few months.

I wonder if they are having the same sorts of troubles that we are in getting power to our lights at the corner of Higley and Elliot? I've moaned about that here, and here.

And countless other times to the Mister.