Board tables crosswalk pavement markings and flashing-signal proposals for Canal/Intermediate after engineers' estimates requested

The board discussed a multi-option proposal to improve pedestrian safety near Dover Area Middle and High Schools, including repainting four crosswalks (a “piano-key” thermoplastic style) and installing solar-powered flashing pedestrian signs at the Canal Road/Intermediate Avenue intersection. The pavement-marking vendor (D.E. Gemmell, as stated in the proposal) quoted crosswalk painting and permanent in-road signs; engineering proposals to site flashing devices were provided by ELA (the district's civil engineer).

Details presented - Pavement markings: a proposal for four renewed/repainted crosswalks was shown; the board and administration discussed whether to include an additional crosswalk in front of the high school (engineer review required). - Flashing, solar-powered pedestrian signs: engineering-only proposals were $2,800 for a single set (one intersection) and $4,200 for two sets (two intersections); the equipment is separate (estimated at about $3,500 per sign, installed, and $492 for permanent in-road reflective markers). The flashing sign units require two signs per crossing (one for each direction) because signs must face oncoming traffic. - Installation and permitting: engineering proposals included permit coordination, but board members asked administration to clarify permit responsibility, traffic-control scope and any mobilization fees (the vendor noted a mobilization fee if crews remobilize). The township had reduced the speed limit to 25 mph on the stretch, which enables the use of in-road mounted pedestrian signs.

Board action The board tabled items 6.01 (pavement markings) and 6.02/6.03 (engineering for one or two sets of flashing signs) and asked administration to: (a) request a combined quote for pavement markings, engineering and sign procurement/installation with a clear not-to-exceed cap and (b) obtain at least two additional installation bids to compare costs. A straw poll at the meeting showed board interest in prioritizing a single set of flashing signs at Canal/Intermediate and pursuing engineering for an additional high-school crosswalk, but the formal vote was to table while the administration assembles more complete quotes.

Direct quotes - On mobilization: the vendor's proposal said a second mobilization could carry a fee (the document listed $950 as a mobilization figure in one line item). - On safety and location: administration noted that the township and ELA had reviewed the site and that the speed limit needed to be 25 mph to allow in-road signage.

Ending Administration will return with a single, combined engineering/purchase/installation proposal, a not-to-exceed cap, permit cost estimates and two additional installation bids for the board to consider.