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Council: Kent Street crossing lights on back order; city pursuing safety audit and temporary signage
Summary
Kent Street pedestrian crossing lights remain on back order; staff are pursuing alternative suppliers, a pedestrian safety audit from Purdue’s Office of Local Technical Assistance, and temporary signage.
Lebanon City Council members were updated that the pedestrian crossing lights at the Kent Street intersection remain on back order and that staff are pursuing temporary and longer-term safety measures.
Staff reported the lights are delayed and that suppliers are being contacted to find alternate light systems. City staff said they are coordinating with the police department to gather traffic data for the intersection and have requested a pedestrian safety audit from Purdue University’s Office of Local Technical Assistance.
Council members asked whether reflective pedestrian signs could be attached to nearby poles while lights remain unavailable. Staff said standard five‑sided pedestrian signs and advanced warning signs had been installed when the blinking lights were originally added, but council members noted those signs were not present on the two poles in question. A staff member said they would inspect the crossing and ensure appropriate signage is in place.
No formal action was taken during the Jan. 13 meeting; staff said they will follow up on sign placement and the audit.
