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Short, site-specific safety demonstrations piloted in Kirkwood, council members say
Summary
Participants discussed three short demonstration projects to test pedestrian safety treatments in Kirkwood, including a Nov. 3–19 downtown pilot using pavement striping, paint and cones. Committee members debated framing demonstrations by technology versus location and expect survey feedback by the next meeting.
A staff member said the group plans three short demonstration projects in Kirkwood to test potential safety improvements and that each demonstration will be brief.
"In order to test potential safety improvements, 3 demonstration projects were installed," the staff member said, adding that each demonstration lasted "really no more than 3 weeks." The group highlighted a downtown Kirkwood pilot that ran Nov. 3 to Nov. 19 and tested additional pedestrian buffer areas created with pavement striping, painting and cones.
The discussion focused on how to frame and present the demonstrations to the public. One council member said framing demonstrations by location could be clearer for residents, while another preferred grouping by technology. "I like the demonstrations. I feel like it's a good variety, and I like them simple and they're isolated," the council member said, arguing that isolated, site-specific tests could allow more treatments to be shown.
Staff said they would share materials, including access to an environmental justice mapping tool, and expected survey feedback by the next meeting. The staff member said they would send the meeting packet to attendees so members could review the Kirkwood action plan and related resources.
Participants noted the meetings are open to the public. No formal motions or votes were recorded in the transcript excerpt provided; the discussion focused on planning, public education and how to present the demonstration outcomes.
The group agreed to revisit the demonstrations and communications plan after members review the materials and survey results.
