County staff: VDOT ordered rapid flashing beacons for school crosswalk; sidewalk construction needs grant funding
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Summary
Staff reported the Surry County Public School crosswalk/sidewalk project will start during Thanksgiving week; VDOT ordered rapid flashing beacons and will handle crosswalk paint but requires two weeks’ notice and that sidewalk/landing construction be provided or grant-funded by the county.
County staff told the roads committee the Surry County Public School crosswalk and sidewalk work will begin during the week of Nov. 24 while students are out. Staff (S2) said they had contacted VDOT and that 'Mister Carroll responded, and he said that VDOT has ordered the rapid flashing beacons, and they have coordinated with their people as far as doing the crosswalk paint' and asked the county to provide two weeks’ notice before the county finishes work so VDOT can schedule its portion.
Staff also discussed a Bank Street crosswalk request and said Virginia code requires at least one accessible route connecting sidewalks, landings and facilities. Because VDOT expects landing/sidewalk connections to exist before certain equipment or signs are used, staff recommended seeking grant funding to construct sidewalk connections; VDOT would then consider installing beacons or pavement markings.
Why it matters: the work is timed to minimize disruption by taking place during a school break and will include safety infrastructure supplied by VDOT, but construction of sidewalks or landings could require county investment or external grants.
Next steps: staff will work with Anne Finney and vendors to get an estimated completion date, provide the two-week notice to VDOT, and explore grant opportunities for sidewalk construction.