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City to install advance flashing beacons for five Boulevard crosswalks to improve pedestrian visibility
Summary
Public works proposed installing 12" advance flashing beacon lights tied to existing rectangular rapid flashing beacons at five Boulevard pedestrian islands; estimated cost roughly $7,000 per crosswalk and lead time 4–6 weeks after order.
Public Works Director Tate presented a plan to add advance pedestrian warning lights at crosswalks along the Boulevard that will activate with the crosswalks’ existing rectangular rapid‑flashing beacons. Director Tate said the city previously built pedestrian islands according to state Department of Transportation standards and subsequently added fluorescent paint, delineator posts, warning signs and rapid‑flashing beacons. The new proposal would add 12‑inch diameter advance beacons approximately 150 feet upstream of the crosswalks; they will flash alternately when the crosswalk push button is activated and will be installed in compliance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) guidelines referenced by staff. Tate said the per‑installation cost is roughly $7,000 and that the vendor quoted delivery of four to six weeks after order. Director Tate proposed public works staff install the equipment if feasible or to contract the work if necessary. The director said the installations are intended to improve driver awareness and pedestrian safety, particularly as daylight hours shorten. Why this matters: the installations are part of an ongoing effort to improve pedestrian safety at high‑use crossings and to reduce collisions and near‑misses at mid‑block locations. The work session transcript records the scope, cost estimate and planned installation method but does not include a final vote on the resolution in the provided excerpt.
