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Council discusses crosswalk grant, engineer support and policy on painted crosswalks
Summary
Council members discussed seeking CDBG funding for a crosswalk project, asked engineer Bob Nagley to coordinate with consultant Joe Rubinsky, and agreed to ask the solicitor about rules for colored crosswalks; the borough will pursue federal guidelines and preapproval documentation.
Council members discussed pursuing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for a potential crosswalk project and agreed to ask borough engineer Bob Nagley to work with consultant Joe Rubinsky to prepare required preapproval documentation.
Members noted that engineer fees would not be paid from CDBG funds and said the borough needs an engineer point person to prepare the project documents and any required traffic study. A council member asked Nagley to begin work with Joe Rubinsky to assemble specifications and a preapproval packet for the grant application.
Councilors also debated whether the borough should allow crosswalks painted in nonstandard colors. One council member advised against altering crosswalk colors, saying federal guidance and visibility concerns generally require white markings and that deviating from white could create liability and equity issues if some groups request unique colors. The council asked the solicitor to research federal guidelines and the practicality of colored crosswalks before deciding.
Council members mentioned Hemlock Park as a potential CDBG-eligible location but expressed skepticism about approval unless specific handicap-accessible work qualified under the program. No funding commitment or timeline was finalized during the discussion.
