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Traffic study recommends signals at Franklin & Water; council divided over pedestrian impacts and circulation
Summary
Mobility staff recommended adding pedestrian signals on Franklin Street at Water Street and at the Greco Plaza crossing to reduce conflicts between vehicles and event pedestrians; council members and residents urged more study of longer-term parking and circulation fixes.
Mobility staff presented a study on Feb. 6 recommending new signalization at two downtown pedestrian crossings — Franklin Street at Water Street (near Harbour Island access) and at the Greco Plaza crossing — to reduce vehicle‑pedestrian conflicts that occur during special events.
What staff presented
Brandon Campbell of the mobility department said the study (prepared with Stantec) evaluated Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) signal warrants and observed pedestrian volumes during events, including a preseason arena game and a convention event. Staff said the recommended signalization would…
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