What kind of street is typically controlled by stop signs at intersections with local streets?

The type of street that is typically controlled by stop signs at intersections with local streets is a collector street. Collector streets serve as a transition between local streets and arterials, providing access to neighborhoods while facilitating traffic flow. They usually have lower traffic volumes than arterial streets and are designed to collect traffic from local streets and direct it toward the larger arterial roads.

Stop signs are used at these intersections to regulate the flow of traffic and ensure safety, particularly because local streets may have lower volumes of traffic but higher potential for pedestrian activity. This control helps manage any conflicts that may arise from vehicles entering the collector street from adjacent local streets, balancing the need for through traffic with safety considerations for local residents and pedestrians.

Other types of streets, such as arterial streets, typically handle higher volumes of traffic and have different control measures like traffic signals, while expressways are designed for uninterrupted high-speed traffic without direct street access. Local streets serve primarily local traffic and are not generally involved in the hierarchy of traffic management that includes collector streets.