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B. Collector/Arterial Intersections: The analysis procedure should only be used for the intersections of collector or arterial roadways. The analysis procedures as outlined in the MnMUTCD should be conducted to determine if a two-way or four-way stop signed controlled intersection should be installed. These procedures are as follow: Two-way stop sign controlled intersection: 1. Intersection of a less important road with a main road where application of the normal right-of-way road is unduly hazardous or, 2. Street entering a through highway or street or, 3. Unsignalized intersection in a signalized area or, 4. A combination of high speed restricted sight distance and serious crash history indicating a need for control by a stop sign. All-way stop sign control: 1. Where traffic signals are warranted and urgently needed, the all-way stop can be an interim measure or, 2. Crash problem indicating that five or more reported accidents of a type susceptible to correction by a multi-way stop sign installation in a 12-month period or, 3. Minimum traffic volumes: a. A total vehicular volume entering the intersection from approaches must average at least 300 vehicles per hour for any eight hours of an average day and b. The combined vehicular and pedestrian volume from the minor street or highway must average at least 200 units per hour for the same eight hours, with an average delay to minor street vehicular traffic of at least 30 seconds per vehicle during the maximum hour but c. When the 85% approach speed of the major street traffic exceeds 40 MPH, the requirements can be reduced to 70%. C. Local Street Intersection: This analysis procedure should only be used for the intersection of two local streets. This analysis uses the data as collected in Step 2 of the stop sign control policies. The analysis procedures, as outlined below, should be conducted to determine if a two-way or four-way stop sign controlled intersection should be installed. The procedures are as follows: Two-Way Stop Sign Controlled Intersections: 1. If the major street traffic volume approaching the intersection for each leg adds up to more than 1,000 vehicles per day but is less than 1,500 vehicles per day and the minor street traffic volume is less than 50% of the major street traffic volume (500 – 750 vehicles per day).