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DATE: July 18, 2011
TO: Public Works Committee
FROM: Brent Cross, Village Engineer
RE: Crosswalk on The Parkway at E. Upland Road
BACKGROUND: There have been various requests from the public for a
formal crosswalk across The Parkway at the north side of E. Upland Road.
NEED ASSESc;MENT: This request has been discussed at past Public
Works Committee meetings and deemed to be a reasonable request to be
investigated for safety and feasibility of installation. Since the sidewalks along
both E. Upland and The Parkway �rovide access to the Elementary School, there
is justification to make crossing these intersections to be as safe as possible.
EXISTIG CONDITIONS: There are currently sidewalks on the south side of E.
Upland Road and on the west side of The Parkway. The curbs have all
previously been constructed with curb "ramps" to allow HCP accessibility at these
locations. There are stops signs in all directions at this intersection. The
horizontal and vertical alignments are quite straight in both directions, except for
a slight down grade from east to vest on E. Upland. This allows for good site
distance is all directions.
SAFETY ANALYSIS: Based on the "clean" features of the intersection, the
delineation of the crosswalk at this location should enhance the safety of this
crossing. It is my opinion that no additional signage is needed to announce this
crosswalk as it is located at a controlled intersection which is already in
compliance with MUTCD for stop sign requirements. The CH Police Chief has
ordered the installation of this crosswalk on a trial 120 day basis with no know
problems identified
FEASIBILITY: Since the sidewalks, curb ramps, and stop signs are already
installed, this project would only r quire the "painting" of the stripes on the
pavement. The! DPW has recently purchased a new painting machine and should
be able to maintain the line striping on a regular basis (probably twice per year)
without adding any cost to the annual budget.
RECOMMENDATION: The p rmanent installation of this crosswalk will
require approval of the Village Tr stees. Therefore, I recommend that the
Trustees pass a resolution to authorize the temporary crosswalk installation to
remain as a permanent pedestrian facility.
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