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Committee debates removing secondary crosswalk near Ebenezer's to concentrate pedestrian traffic
Summary
Committee members discussed removing a lightly used secondary crosswalk near Ebenezer's and adjusting signage to funnel pedestrians to a single main crossing; no formal vote was recorded in the transcript.
Unidentified Speaker 3 urged the group to remove a secondary crosswalk near the main road by Ebenezer's to reduce redundant crossings, saying, "just just get rid of that second crosswalk" and noting they "hardly ever see anyone at that second crosswalk." Unidentified Speaker 1 agreed removal or a lower sign could improve visibility and consolidated pedestrian movement.
The discussion centered on observed pedestrian behavior and sightlines: members noted one crosswalk leads to areas with no sidewalk and that people tend to use the main crossing. S1 said the signs are intended to "direct pedestrians how to get over to the walking path," not to control highway traffic. Members said they had photos documenting conditions and debated whether removing the east crosswalk or changing signage would be the simpler remedy.
No formal motion specific to removing a crosswalk appears in the transcript. A related procedural motion at the end of the meeting was made and seconded, but the transcript does not record a vote or formal outcome on the crosswalk question. The committee agreed to follow up, with staff expected to consider sign adjustments or placement changes before any removal decision.
