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Safety Committee, a recommendation will be made to City Council to either install or not to <br />install the warning sign(s). <br /> <br />If the requested location does not meet the requirements for installation, a letter to the resident <br />requesting the information, outlining the findings will be sent by the City Engineer. This letter <br />will include the City’s policy for appeal of the engineer’s decision. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />CROSSWALK INSTALLATION <br /> <br />Marked and signed crosswalks are a critical element for the pedestrian network in the City. It is <br />of little use to have a complete sidewalk/pathway system if pedestrians cannot safely and <br />conveniently cross intersecting streets. When determining the need and location of crosswalks <br />several important concepts and issues should be considered. These include: <br /> <br />Creating reasonable expectations where pedestrians may cross a roadway. A crosswalk <br />creates a visible indication for both motorists and pedestrians as to where pedestrians may be <br />expected to cross a roadway. <br />Knowing when and where crosswalks are appropriate. Some studies have found that <br />pedestrians may develop a false sense of security when crossing a street in a marked