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Century/Allen signal project behind schedule; committee confirms leading pedestrian intervals and flags need for Complete Streets implementation rubric
Summary
Staff said Century Avenue/Allen Street signal work is slightly behind schedule while MG&E completes cabinet work; committee confirmed new signals will include leading pedestrian intervals and pushed staff to create an implementation rubric tying Complete Streets policy to utility impacts and reconstruction decisions.
Middleton Public Works Committee members received an update on the Century Avenue and Allen Street signal project and discussed broader pedestrian safety planning on Sept. 8.
Staff reported paving is complete but the project is slightly behind schedule while MG&E de‑energizes and replaces traffic control cabinets; pavement markings were being finished and intersections remain open to pedestrians. Committee members confirmed the new traffic control devices will include leading pedestrian interval (LPI) programming, which gives pedestrians a brief head start into the intersection so turning drivers see them more readily.
Separately, members said the city’s Complete Streets policy lacks a clear, implementable rubric describing how to balance utility work, storm‑sewer costs and pedestrian safety features. Members urged staff to develop an implementation plan — ideally in coordination with the Ped/Bike/Transit group and drawing on printed maps for joint sessions — so that project tradeoffs are made with consistent financial and safety guidance rather than ad hoc decisions.
Next steps: staff said they will continue monthly updates to the committee, include the Century/Allen follow‑up in a future non‑construction season agenda, and fold implementation‑rubric work into the joint Ped/Bike/Transit active transportation planning process.
