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Sherwood officials back policy for enhanced school crossings, but seek short-term fixes and traffic analysis
Summary
City staff recommended pedestrian hybrid beacons at two elementary schools and keeping an existing half signal by the district building, but councilors pressed for an operational analysis and low-cost interim measures before committing funding to $400k–$600k devices.
City consultants recommended moving forward with pedestrian hybrid beacons (PHBs) for Hawkesview and Archer Glen elementary-school crossings while keeping the half signal in front of the district building, and recommended a traffic operational analysis during design once funding is identified. The recommendation followed a technical evaluation and feedback from the school district and the traffic safety board.
The consultant, identified in the meeting as project staff, summarized the technical findings and said council and district preferences favored a true signal over the lower-cost rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB). "We want something more than flashing yellow lights.…
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