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Traffic safety board recommends marked crosswalk and sidewalks to Ransom Village Park
Summary
Grand Island Traffic Safety Advisory Board voted to recommend a marked crosswalk on Park Lane and sidewalk connections to Ransom Village Park, including ADA-accessible curb ramps; the board asked the town engineer to pursue the recommendation with the town board and developer.
Grand Island’s Traffic Safety Advisory Board voted to recommend that the town add a marked crosswalk on Park Lane with sidewalk connections to Ransom Village Park, including handicap-accessible ramps.
Board members said the marked crosswalk and sidewalk stubs should be specified now so the contractor can include the work when placing sidewalks. The board asked the town engineer to prepare a formal motion for the town board and to coordinate with the developer and contractor so the crosswalk and ADA mats are installed as part of construction rather than added later.
The recommendation was made during new-business discussion about the completion of curbs and sidewalks in the 270 Park Lane development. Members noted curbs are in, that a gutter exists where a curb cut might otherwise be needed, and that installing a short stub of concrete on both sides plus a painted crosswalk would provide a direct, accessible connection to the town park. Board members emphasized that sidewalks and crossings adjacent to town parks should be evaluated by the town engineer and traffic safety board as developments advance.
The board approved a motion to recommend the marked crosswalk and sidewalk connections; the motion was seconded by Frank Key George and recorded as carried by the board. Members requested the written motion be included with the minutes and sent to the town engineer before the board’s upcoming workshop so it can be placed on the town agenda.
Board members specified that the crossing must be ADA-compliant (including detectable warning mats) and asked staff to coordinate timing so the developer’s contractor can perform any excavation while on site. Town staff agreed to prepare the resolution and to circulate it to members for review before it is submitted to the town board and department heads.
