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Colorful Crosswalk Designs and Locations
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item to discuss advisory board input on possible colorful crosswalk designs and locations, and to consider possible next steps.
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DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT INFORMATION: Christina Moon - 919-918-7325, Patricia McGuire - 919-918-7327
INFORMATION: At the February 21, 2017 Board of Aldermen meeting, the Board received a presentation on potential designs for colorful crosswalks at two locations downtown: the mid-block crossing along East Weaver Street in front of Weaver Street Market and Market Street coffee and ice cream, and at multiple locations in front of the car wash at West Weaver Street and Laurel Avenue. (Agenda materials may be found at the following link: https://carrboro.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=525881&GUID=61C29B71-688F-46E1-AB3D-3A2CA8A320B5&Options=&Search=.)
The discussion at the meeting focused on the design as it related to messaging and improved visibility for pedestrian safety. The Board referred the item to the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) and the Arts Commission for input. The boards reviewed the topic and the Board of Aldermen materials at their meetings in September and October respectively, and provided comments (Attachment B). An excerpt from the February 21st staff memorandum is provided to illustrate the options referenced in the advisory board comments (Attachment C).
The Board is asked to discuss the original design options, and the recommendations from the TAB and Arts Commission, and provide staff with direction for next steps.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: Public Works estimates that each crosswalk will cost approximately $600-1000 in materials, plus staff time to install.
RECOMMENDATION:r Staff recommends that the Board of Aldermen consider the resolution (Attachment A) selecting a design for the mid-block crossing on East Weaver Street, and a design for one or more crossings in the block in front of ...
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