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Pleasant Grove details crosswalk and sidewalk upgrades as part of citywide safety push
Summary
Public Works Director Neil Winterton told the city council the city secured county purchase of equipment for a crosswalk near the junior high, has added enhanced crosswalks and driver feedback signs on 3300 North, and received an independent sidewalk cost estimate of about $300,000 for a two‑parcel project.
Director Neil Winterton gave the council a status update on pedestrian-safety work and roadway improvements, saying the city secured county support to buy equipment for a crosswalk on 1st East in front of the junior high and that city crews will install the system.
Winterton said the city has installed enhanced crosswalks and rapid‑flashing beacons on stretches of 3300 North, added driver‑feedback speed signs, and increased retroreflectivity on westbound speed‑limit signs. "The equipment that we buy for this is 8 to 10 weeks out," Winterton said, explaining lead times and the need to match some pieces to specific locations.
He reported the city commissioned an engineering study for the intersection at 1450 West and 3300 North and a warrant study to evaluate whether a two‑way stop should be converted to a four‑way stop; that warrant did not currently justify conversion. Winterton said sidewalk design for the corner is roughly 50–60% complete; an independent estimate put the project near $300,000 for two parcels once right‑of‑way, driveway and retaining‑wall work are included.
Council members and staff also discussed targeted pedestrian ramps, refreshed line painting with glass beads to improve night visibility, and increased police enforcement in problem areas. The mayor and council emphasized public outreach and a communications campaign to encourage safer driving and pedestrian awareness.
What’s next: Winterton said staff will coordinate with the county and adjacent cities as needed, complete the engineering design, and report back on procurement and installation timelines.
