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Committee backs marked midblock crosswalk with flashing beacon at West and Pearl Street

Keene Municipal Services, Facilities & Infrastructure Committee · December 30, 2024

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Summary

After residents described frequent pedestrian crossings and safety risks, Public Works recommended an engineered midblock crossing with a Rectangular Flashing Beacon (RFB). The committee voted unanimously to authorize the City Manager to install a marked crosswalk and RFB; Public Works estimated installation at about $7,500 using harvested parts and city forces.

The committee voted unanimously to recommend that the City Manager install a marked crosswalk and pedestrian‑activated Rectangular Flashing Beacon (RFB) at West Street and Pearl Street.

Resident Heather Atwell and neighbors described daily pedestrian crossings between the West Street hotel and retail destinations and said the four‑lane crossing is long…

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