WEIRTON — City officials are considering increased traffic control at a Marland Heights intersection after concerns were raised about the safety of children and other pedestrians.

Ward 5 Councilwoman Brittany Holloway brought a request to the Weirton Traffic Commission on Wednesday for placement of a stop sign on the west side of Beaumont Drive at its intersection with Brightway Street.

“There’s a bus stop there at the fire station,” Holloway said, explaining she had been contacted by parents about their children almost being hit by vehicles entering the intersection near the former Marland Heights Deli. “There’s a stop sign at the other side.”

Public Works Director Allen Hess agreed something is needed on that side of the intersection but noted the only place to put a stop sign would be within the parking lot of the former convenience store.

He said the city has a right of way on the property, which would allow the sign to be placed, but he and others warned people use the parking lot as a shortcut.

“It’s going to get run over all the time,” Hess said.

Police Chief Charlie Kush said, as a matter of safety, drivers coming out of Beaumont onto Brightway should be checking for oncoming traffic before turning.

“You’re supposed to stop before entering a roadway,” Kush said.

Members of the commission agreed, saying motorists should always err on the side of caution, no matter the time of day, but especially when children are present.

“Even at a normal time, I wouldn’t want to blow through there,” Commissioner Bill Visnic said.

Several options were raised, from placing the stop sign on the right side of that portion of the intersection to using a painted stop bar.

Commissioner Fred Marsh also raised the possibility of making the street one-way but noted it wouldn’t be a popular decision with residents.

The commission will send a recommendation to Weirton Council for installation of the stop sign, including a solar-powered warning light, which will require two readings of an ordinance to implement.

Other items recommended by the Traffic Commission on Wednesday included rescinding Ordinance 2078, which established a residential disability parking space at 159 Mahan Road, and establishing a residential disability parking space at 152 S. 12th St.

A request to establish a no-parking area along the entire frontage of 155 Heights St. will not move forward after a lack of motion from the commission, after research found that portion of the street is owned by the Hancock County Board of Education.