sp2 1 public works safety presentation final 6.18.12
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Pedestrian safety presentationTRANSCRIPT
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City of Evanston
Pedestrian SafetyPresentation to:
Evanston City Council
Monday, June 18, 2012
Public Works Department
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On-street Accident HistoryOn-street Accident History
This table excludes private property and alleys
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On-Street Accident HistoryOn-Street Accident History
This table excludes private property and alleys
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Some Reasons for the ReductionsSome Reasons for the Reductions
• Traffic Signals Upgrade & Coordination (36 in the last 5 years, 16 in process – state & federally funded)
• Traffic Measures (signs, markings, speed humps etc.)
• Major Roadway Resurfacing (better friction and drainage)
• Maintenance (earlier de-icing, better plowing and pot-hole repairs)
• Right-of-Way Permits (stricter traffic control and pavement restoration)
• Enforcement
• Cell phone ban
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Pedestrian Accidents 2009 Location MapPedestrian Accidents 2009 Location Map
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Pedestrian Accidents 2010 Location MapPedestrian Accidents 2010 Location Map
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Pedestrian Accidents 2011 Location MapPedestrian Accidents 2011 Location Map
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Pedestrian Accidents – 2 or MorePedestrian Accidents – 2 or More
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Uncontrolled Signed Crossings Uncontrolled Signed Crossings ((No Traffic Signals or No all-way Stop signsNo Traffic Signals or No all-way Stop signs))
Designations/Categories
• Designated school crossings:
Elementary/Middle Schools – 9
High School – 8
• Senior Crossings - 3
• Park Crossings – 11
• Special Request Crossings – 3
• Other Crossings - 19
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Uncontrolled Designated School CrossingsUncontrolled Designated School Crossings
Advance School Crossing
In-Street - State Law
High-visibility Markings
Side of Street - State Law
At Intersection Crossing
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Uncontrolled Designated School CrossingsUncontrolled Designated School Crossings
Improvement options:
LED Blinker School Crossing Sign
• Solar Powered
• Pushbutton activated
Special Pavement Markings
• Special pedestrian crossing pattern
• Special sidewalk markings at approach to crossing
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Uncontrolled Senior CrossingsUncontrolled Senior Crossings
Existing Treatment
• Advance Pedestrian Crossing Signs
• At Intersection sign/senior citizen/arrow
• State Law sign (side of street)
• State Law sign (in street)
• High visibility reflective markings
• Sidewalk Bump-outs
Improvement Option:
• Complete sidewalk bump-outs
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Uncontrolled Park CrossingsUncontrolled Park Crossings
Existing Treatment• Advance Pedestrian Crossing
Signs
• At Intersection sign/arrow
• State Law sign (side of street)
• Crossing Flags
• High visibility reflective markings
• Sidewalk Bump-outs
Improvement Options:• Place flags at all crossings
• Complete sidewalk bump-outs in conjunction with street resurfacing projects
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Special Request CrossingsSpecial Request Crossings
Existing Treatment• Advance Pedestrian Crossing
Signs
• At Intersection sign/arrow
• State Law sign (side of street)
• State Law sign (in street)
• High visibility reflective markings
• Sidewalk Bump-outs
Improvement Options
• To be determined
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OtherOther Uncontrolled Pedestrian CrossingsUncontrolled Pedestrian Crossings
Existing Treatment
• Advance Pedestrian Crossing Signs
• At Intersection sign/arrow
• State Law sign (side of street where requested)
• High visibility reflective markings
Improvement Options:
• Complete signs as needed and as budget allows
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RecommendationsRecommendations
Establish an evaluation committee consisting of the following:
• Northwestern Traffic Institute
• Traffic Engineering Consultant
• Police Department
• Public Works Department
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RecommendationsRecommendations
• Request a special City Council meeting be held on August 6th in lieu of Rules Committee
• Request additional study areas from the City Council
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Evaluation Committee TasksEvaluation Committee Tasks
Recommended Study Areas:
• Crosswalk priority designation and categories
• Review safe walk route to schools
• Evaluate crossing guard placements
• Establish city-wide safe routes education program
• Placement of permanent radar speed displays
• Identify additional sidewalk bump-outs/crosswalk locations
• Citywide speed reduction to 25 mph on all major streets.
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Evaluation Committee ActionsEvaluation Committee Actions
• Hold a community meeting mid to late July on preliminary report from evaluation committee
• Present final report to the City Council at a special meeting on August 6th.
• Develop implementation plan to complete all feasible recommendations prior to the start of school