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Resident raises crosswalk safety concerns; staff says ODOT installed temporary bollards as part of a research project
Summary
A resident reported repeated damage to a Downtown crosswalk bollard and questioned a new middle‑island bollard installation on Highway 26; staff said ODOT placed devices as part of a six‑site research study and expects removal after the study, but the devices could be retained if ODOT chooses.
During public comment Kevin Moss told councilors he had observed the middle bollard at a Highway 26 crosswalk struck repeatedly and said the new layout appeared to create a hazard near the Dairy Queen downtown.
Staff responded that ODOT installed the bollards unexpectedly as part of a research project at six sites statewide and that the field work was wrapping up in weeks; staff said the devices should be removed at the conclusion of the research phase but conceded ODOT could make installations permanent depending on results. Staff apologized for communication failures and said the city will pursue improved coordination with ODOT.
Staff also updated the council on a separate crosswalk at Pioneer in front of the Sandy Action Center where a recent pedestrian accident prompted staff to collect cost estimates for a flashing crosswalk and to explore ODOT funding and permitting options. The council discussed interim safety measures such as no‑parking zones near the crossing and low‑cost flagging programs as stopgaps while formal work proceeds.
No formal action was taken; staff will continue to coordinate with ODOT and pursue funding for a Pioneer flashing crosswalk.
