PRESS RELEASE

The Town of Stevensville has been working diligently to improve both pedestrian and vehicular traffic safety on Main Street. Signs have been placed at crosswalks, along with yellow crossing flags for pedestrians to use at the crosswalks.

Additionally, Town Council passed an ordinance where J-Turns are prohibited along Main St. Signs are being posted today and enforcement will begin next month to allow for a warning and education phase. There was already an ordinance in place that prohibits U-Turns at intersections along Main St. 

Special thanks and recognition for collaborating with the Stevensville Police Department in making this happen go to the following; 
Council Members: Stacie Barker, Cindy Brown, Nancy Lowell, and Bob Michalson 
Public Works Employees: Steve Kruse, Cody Anderson, Glen Bies, and Ian Murray 
Town Employees: Jenelle Berthoud, Pamela Sosa, and Kristen Kruse 
All Residents and supporters of the Stevensville Police Department Annual Chili Cook-Off 

Mac Sosa-Chief of Police

Steve Gibson-Mayor

**This press release was submitted to the Bitterroot Star for publication on 2/8/23. It did not make it into the paper this week.