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Public works proposes rainbow crosswalks and a study for parking‑protected bike lanes; Cultural Commission weighs locations
Summary
Public Works presented a recommendation to install rainbow crosswalks at two visible locations and outlined a proposed bikeway study to develop policy for lane and parking changes; the Cultural Commission offered alternate locations and the council will consider final approvals.
Public Works Director Craig Moback briefed the council on proposals for rainbow crosswalks and for a citywide bikeway policy study. The rainbow crosswalk item grew from a council direction to consider a Pride crosswalk. Staff recommended a ladder‑style (perpendicular stripes) rainbow crosswalk design and proposed two candidate locations: Monroe Street at Franklin Street (near Franklin Square) and the crosswalk at Warburton near the Triton Museum and City Hall. Moback said the Cultural Commission favored a location further down Scott Boulevard at Anna Drive as its preferred site but was also comfortable with Monroe/Franklin as an alternate.
Moback explained that rainbow crosswalks are non‑regulatory artwork placed within standard crosswalk markings and recommended installation in areas with visible pedestrian activity and moderate vehicle speeds. He suggested summer or fall 2025 for installation pending council approval and coordination with the Cultural Commission.
Bikeway policy study: Staff also proposed a $150,000 study to develop a bikeway policy that would address thresholds for when lane or parking removals require city council approval versus staff action, and to analyze the maintenance and stormwater impacts of parking‑protected bike lanes. The study would include public outreach and BPAC (Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee) engagement and could take 12–18 months.
Next steps: Council direction was requested on final crosswalk locations and on funding for the bikeway study; staff indicated they will return with a formal council item with recommendations and budget implications.
