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Council Report August 26, 2014 Citywide Crosswalk Safety Study Page 2 of3 This report is a Citywide Crosswalk Safety Study performed by our engineering department. This report inventories all 69 existing crosswalks in New Brighton. Included in this report is feedback from residents collected from March-June 2014. Outcomes of Study: Outcome I: Staff is recommending 42 improvements at various crosswalk locations including restriping the existing crosswalk markings, trimming trees, and other various signs modifications. Most of these improvements would be characterized as maintenance related. Outcome 2: Twelve different locations were identified as potential safety concerns. Each of these locations will need to be reviewed by a separate engineering evaluation to determine how to enhance the safety of the crosswalk. Outcome 3: The report makes 9 general recommendations and conclusions. 1. 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 warning sign age should also be installed with the words "AHEAD" on the bottom of the crosswalk. 2. Any existing crosswalk signage that is non-reflectorizcd or otherwise inconsistent with the Sign Retrorefiectivity Policy dated June 10,2014 should be replaced immediately. 3. Any existing marked crosswalk should be restriped with either latex paint on an annual basis or with epoxy paint every 3-5 years as needed . 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Consider other possible crosswalk enhancements, including but not limited to the following (found in Appendix E -Minnesota's Best Practices for Pedestrian/Bicycle