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August 26, 2014 Page 6 of8 report in further detail and noted three outcomes for the Council from the study: 1. Through the first outcome, staff recommended 42 improvements at various crosswalk locations including restriping the existing crosswalk mmkings, trimming trees, and other various signs modifications. Most of these improvements would be characterized as maintenance related. 2. Twelve different locations were identified as potential as potential safety concerns. Each of these locations will need to be reviewed by a separate engineering evaluation to detennine how to enhance the safety of the crosswalk. 3. The report makes nine general recommendations and conclusions: • All crosswalks in New Brighton should have double faced crosswalk signs (in both directions) with down arrows pointing to the crosswalk location Where feasible, advance crosswalk warrJing signage should also be installed with the words "AHEAD" on the bottom of the crosswalk. • Any existing crosswalk signage that is non-reflectorized or otherwise inconsistent with the Sign Retroreflectivity Policy dated June 10, 2014 should be replaced immediately. • Any existing llliIlked crosswalk should be restriped with either latex paint on an annual basis or with epoxy paint every 3-S years as needed. • At all signalized intersections with a known presence of pedestrian activity, crosswalks should be considered because of the benefits, which include making it clear to vehicles where they should stop and delineating a path for pedestrians. Crosswalks at uncontrolled intersections should be limited and include other features, such as medians and curb extensions, when possible. • For safety reasons, sidewalks should be considered for implementation on all urban arterials and collectors, especially locations that connect pedestrian origins and destinations (for instance, connecting neighborhoods with schools and shopping areas) and for roads with higher speeds and volumes, with priority for locations without shoulders. • Develop a City of New Brighton specific policy for crosswalks. This will address placing crosswalks mid-block, near school zones, utilizing center mounted signs (similar to Highview Middle School and NBCC), push button activated crosswalk lights, cross walk striping, signage, street lighting, traffic calming bump outs, etc. • Consider other possible crosswalk enhancements, including but not limited to the following (found in Appendix E -Minnesota's Best Practices for PedestrianlBicycle Safety- September 2013). • Detennine Safe Routes to School-Free busing radius versus walking radius for each school. • Consider the creation of trails and sidewalks along m~or roadways as proposed in the Comprehensive Plan I. Along Old Highway 8 (from County Road D to Sth Avenue -narrow the road from 4/S lanes to 3 based on ADJ). n. Along 10th Street NW from NBCC to bridge over 1-3SW. This is proposed to be reconstructed in 201S. m. CR E2 from Sth Avenue NW to bridge over 1-3SW. This is proposed to be reconstructed in 2016. IY.Create a plan for other sidewalks and trails listed in Comprehensive Plan. Public Works Director Wyffels requested the Council review and provide comment on the Citywide Crosswalk Safety Study. Staff recommended the Council accept the study; concur with the fOlll' PSC motions and direct staff to follow through with the implementation of the three ~or outcomes of the study. Mayor Jacobsen appreciated staffs time and the dedication that was poured into the crosswalk study. Councilmember Jacobsen thanked Public Works Director Wyffels and Public Safety Director Jacobson for their time and efforts on the crosswalk study.