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Holland council rejects removal of 40th Street mid‑block crosswalk, directs staff to upgrade it to current standards
Summary
After debate and public comment, Holland City Council voted down a staff recommendation to remove a noncompliant mid‑block crosswalk on 40th Street and instead unanimously directed the transportation department to implement an upgraded, ADA‑compliant design in spring/summer.
HOLLAND, Mich. — The Holland City Council on Nov. 19 heard a lengthy presentation and public comment on a contested mid‑block crosswalk on 40th Street and ultimately voted to upgrade the crossing to meet modern safety and accessibility standards rather than remove it.
Transportation staff told the council the crosswalk is not up to current design standards and that the traffic committee’s recommendation had been to remove the crossing. Bridal White, the city’s transportation director/engineer, said the city documented peak‑hour use (seven users in one morning count, six in another) but that the north ramp is steep and does not meet current ADA requirements. White presented two options: full removal (signage/ramp removal, curb and…
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