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Commission advances simplified thermoplastic crosswalk design and student mural idea for Western Cycle location
Summary
Members discussed materials, costs and schedule for a proposed accessibility‑themed crosswalk and an adjacent student mural at Western Cycle and directed a mock‑up design be produced; DPW and an art teacher have been involved.
Members of the Town of Danvers Accessibility Commission discussed a planned crosswalk mural and a separate student mural during the May 22 meeting and asked staff to produce a simplified design mock‑up suitable for preformed thermoplastic installation and to coordinate with DPW on costs and installation logistics.
A commissioner said she had sat in on a planning call and that project planners told her the work was weather dependent and should be completed before mid‑October to meet material and curing requirements. Commission participants debated materials and costs. One commissioner summarized research indicating preformed thermoplastic is durable, reflective and offers a non‑slip surface but acknowledged that some town staff had been uncertain about material choices and potential costs. The commission and DPW contacts discussed whether thermoplastic would exceed existing crosswalk budgets and whether private fundraising would be needed to cover any difference.
The group agreed to simplify the design — a two‑tone layout with simple accessibility icons (for example, bicycle, wheelchair and cane/walker symbols) — to reduce installation time, cost and wear. Commissioners also discussed minimizing the need for a police detail to control traffic during installation and said they would consult Jamie Lovell (Danvers Cares) about cost management. The commission asked for a mock‑up using the available dimensions and to verify the exact street width with DPW; a commissioner volunteered to produce the mock‑up for the next meeting.
The commission also discussed a separate mural idea at Western Cycle tied to the rail trail and student involvement from the high school; a speaker noted that the art teacher involved, Mr. Sorett, wanted the high school to create the mural, and that Western Cycle owner Jamie would need to grant permission. No formal vote was taken; commissioners directed the creative lead to produce designs and to coordinate with DPW and the high school for approvals and installation.
