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c. During the peak five-minute period of a pedestrian crossing, there are less than five gaps in traffic where a pedestrian has sufficient time to cross the street without impeding approaching vehicles. 2. There are several conditions where placement of marked crosswalks may not make the crossing any safer and other improvements may be required or be considered. Any of the following are indicators of such a condition: a. Daily traffic volume exceeds 15,000 vehicles per day per lane. b. Speed limit greater than 40 mph. c. Site distance of pedestrians by motorists is less than 10 times the speed limit. For example, a 35 mph speed limit, the site distance is less than 350 feet. 3. Marked pedestrian crosswalks may be used to delineate preferred pedestrian paths across roadways under the following conditions: a. At locations with stop signs or traffic signals to direct pedestrians to those crossing locations and to prevent vehicular traffic from blocking the pedestrian path when stopping for a stop sign or red light. b. At nonsignalized street crossing locations in designated school zones. Use of adult crossing guards, school signs and markings, and/or traffic signals with pedestrian signals (when warranted) should be considered in conjunction with the marked crosswalk, as needed. c. At nonsignalized locations where engineering judgment dictates that the number of motor vehicle lanes, pedestrian exposure, average daily traffic (ADT), posted speed limit, and geometry of the location would make the use of specially designated crosswalks desirable for traffic/pedestrian safety and mobility. 4. Marked crosswalks alone (i.e., without traffic-calming treatments, traffic signals and pedestrian signals when warranted, or other substantial crossing improvement) are insufficient and should not be used under the following conditions: a. Where the speed limit exceeds 40 mph. b. On a roadway with four or more lanes without a raised median or crossing island that has (or will soon have) an ADT of 12,000 or greater. c. On a roadway with four or more lanes with a raised median or crossing island that has (or soon will have) an ADT of 15,000 or greater. If the request meets the requirements, as outlined above the marked crosswalk is considered a candidate installation. Based on this analysis and further review by city staff and the Traffic Safety Committee, a recommendation will be made to City Council to either install or not to install the crosswalk. If the requested location does not meet the requirements for installation, a letter to the resident requesting the information, outlining the findings will be sent by the City Engineer. This letter will include the City’s policy for appeal of the engineer’s decision.