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Glencaron Elementary community urges hawk signal, raised crosswalk and other safety upgrades at Harrison and Northlawn
Summary
Representatives of Glencaron Elementary School Community Council asked the council to add a Hawk pedestrian signal, a raised crosswalk, hardwired radar speed signs, sidewalk widening and truck restrictions at Harrison and Northlawn to improve safety for students and after-school care users.
A representative from the Glencaron Elementary School Community Council told the East Lansing City Council on Nov. 18 that recent staffing of a crossing guard had improved safety but that additional infrastructure changes are needed at the Harrison and Northlawn crosswalk.
The council heard a list of requested improvements: installation of a HAWK (High-Intensity Activated crossWalK) pedestrian signal at the crosswalk and at a nearby South Lawn location; a raised crosswalk to slow vehicles; hardwired radar speed signs in both directions; thoughtful sign placement to maintain neighborhood character; widening the sidewalk on the east side of Harrison and moving ramps at Northlawn and Harrison; optical speed bars and yield triangles; and more limited truck restrictions (axle or weight limits) with exceptions for local deliveries.
The speaker noted that MDOT trunk-line guidelines had deemed the crossing ineligible but asked the council to incorporate resident input into the design and to pursue options that would operate outside crossing-guard hours to protect before- and after-care children. The council acknowledged the request and thanked the speaker; project planning and design were described as expected to move forward next year.
