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Gig Harbor discusses high-visibility "piano key" crosswalks for 30 Eighth Avenue project
Summary
City staff asked council to allow a variance from the city's stamped-concrete crosswalk standard to install high-visibility thermoplastic "piano key" markings on the 30 Eighth Avenue phase 2 corridor and at the new roundabout, citing faster driver recognition and pedestrian safety near bus stops and school crossings.
Gig Harbor staff asked the City Council during the Jan. 30 study session to allow a variance from the city's stamped-concrete crosswalk standard so the 30 Eighth Avenue Phase 2 corridor project can use high-visibility thermoplastic markings, commonly called "piano key" crosswalks.
The request came as the city nears final design of the roundabout at 56th and 38th and as staff weigh whether to keep the city's existing stamped red-concrete crosswalks or adopt the newer state and federal guidance for longitudinal high-visibility markings. "The new standard ... has been shown to increase the reaction time by drivers, and they're able to be seen faster," said Stephanie, a city transportation staff member…
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