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Council awards contract for Albany/Crosson intersection safety work; member raises accessibility concerns
Summary
The council awarded a contract to Think Pavers Hardscaping LLC for pedestrian-safety improvements at Albany Avenue and Crosson Avenue; a councilmember pressed for more accessibility features and asked whether the engineer's estimate left room for curb ramps and signals.
Atlantic City Council awarded a contract to Think Pavers Hardscaping LLC for intersection-safety improvements at Albany and Crosson Avenues, funded in part by a pedestrian-safety grant.
Councilmember Kurtz praised the backup materials but asked about the grant amount and the engineer's estimate, noting the bid appeared to leave limited room for upgrades such as pedestrian signals, tactile warning strips or accessible pedestrian controls. "I just don't see any accessibility improvements at the intersection, and I'm disappointed," Kurtz said, urging staff to explain whether the award followed the engineer's estimate and to pursue additional accessible features if funds permit.
City staff said the grant award was modest and specifically targeted pedestrian improvements at the intersection; they said the engineer had provided an estimate and that the awarded bid aligned with the procurement and available funding. Staff noted the grant amount did not cover more extensive signal or audible-device upgrades.
Why it matters: The intersection serves bus riders and pedestrians; councilmembers framed accessible curb cuts and pedestrian signals as essential for people with disabilities. Kurtz asked staff to confirm the estimate and whether minor accessibility enhancements could be added within project allowances.
The council approved the contract. Staff and councilmembers said they will follow up with engineering to confirm the engineer's estimate and to identify whether additional accessibility elements can be incorporated through grant or city funds.
Ending: Council requested that staff supply the engineer's estimate and a reconciliation of the bid with projected costs, and to report back on possible accessibility enhancements.
