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Public safety committee approves new crosswalks, a streetlight item and one right-of-way parking spot
Summary
On May 5 the Homewood City Public Safety Committee approved multiple pedestrian improvements — including in-house construction of two crosswalk projects — a streetlight item and one parking space in the right of way; staff said ADA ramps and curb modifications will be included.
The Homewood City Public Safety Committee approved several small-scale pedestrian and right-of-way projects during its May 5 meeting, including two crosswalk installations, a streetlight request and one right-of-way parking space.
The committee approved a motion (4-0) to install a crosswalk at the intersection of Mayfair and Ridge, with city staff performing the work in-house. Councilors described speed studies and neighborhood requests that led to the proposal. Committee members emphasized that the crosswalk design will include Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant curb ramps and a landing area for wheelchairs.
Councilors also approved (4-0) a crosswalk at the intersection of Carr and Broadway, to be built using city crews and funds. Committee members discussed curb-cut and ramp conditions and asked staff to ensure any ramping meet ADA standards during the project. Councilor Waltney specifically asked whether ramps would be brought up to “current ADA standard while we're doing the project,” and staff agreed to address that in the design.
Earlier in the meeting the committee dispensed with the reading of minutes and approved an old-business item regarding a streetlight request at 1455 Overlook Road (motion carried 3-0) and later approved a request for a single parking space in the right of way on Irving (913 Irving / Natalie Hallerade project) by a 4-0 vote. Staff said engineering reviews constrained the right-of-way spot to a single parallel space because of tree location, utility pole placement and sidewalk geometry.
Randy Kendrick, the city traffic/signals staff member, told the committee the engineering team would produce diagrams and advised on whether a stop sign needed relocation for one crosswalk project. He also said staff would ensure curb cuts and wheelchair landings are provided so users have a safe, ADA-compliant place to step out of the street.
Motions recorded in the meeting show consistent direction: projects will be completed in-house where feasible and designed to meet accessibility requirements; any required sign or stop-sign relocations will be handled by engineering staff. All items on these small capital/operating requests were approved without dissent.
Ending: The committee approved design and in-house construction of the two crosswalks and a single right-of-way parking stall; staff will return to the committee with engineering drawings and schedule information before physical work begins.
