HomeMy WebLinkAbout#03 - Preliminary Crosswalk Study-Policy STAFF REPORT
DATE: September 10, 2024
DISCUSSION
AGENDA ITEM: Pedestrian Crossing Study and Policy Development
SUBMITTED BY: Jack Griffin, City Engineer
REVIEWED BY: Nicole Miller, City Administrator
Marty Powers, Public Works Director
BACKGROUND: At the April 9, 2024 council workshop, the City Council directed staff to develop a
draft pedestrian crosswalk policy for further review and consideration. The potential need for a crosswalk
policy is in response to a recent increase in resident and property owner requests for specific crosswalk
improvements, located mainly in the Downtown area along 39th Street and Laverne Avenue.
SRF, Inc. was then retained by the City to conduct a study that included recommendations for crosswalk
markings and treatments based on pedestrian use along these corridors. The study is then being used to
assist City staff and Council to develop a Crosswalk Policy for adoption and ongoing use.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: What changes to the draft crosswalk study and crosswalk policy would the
Council like to make or request to be further evaluated?
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: SRF has prepared draft findings and recommendations for
crosswalk markings and signage at the following intersections:
Pedestrian Crossing Study & Outcomes
• 39th St N & Laverne Ave N
• Stillwater Blvd & Laverne Ave N
• 36th St N & Laverne Ave N
• 39th St N & Wildflower Dr
The findings and recommendations will be presented together with a draft crosswalk policy and flow chart
that was used in preparing these recommendations. Council direction and input will be requested to help
guide the revisions needed to finalize the policy for implementation.
ATTACHMENTS:
• None.