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TAM re‑certifies school crossing guards; Corte Madera swaps a guard to a higher‑demand intersection
Summary
Staff said the Transportation Authority of Marin’s 2026–2030 crossing‑guard re‑certification ranks countywide locations; Corte Madera will seek guards at Mohawk (Neil Cumins), Hickory, Redwood at Pixley (new) and Tail/Eastman (swapped in for public demand). Public commenters urged quick‑build protected intersections and PTA outreach.
Town staff presented Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) re‑certification results for school crossing guards for the 2026–2030 cycle and explained how the town will apply TAM rankings to local priorities.
Staff explained TAM ranks about 164 county intersections and funds the top 87 locations; Corte Madera has eight candidate locations with four currently funded. The town intends to re‑request guards at Mohawk Avenue (Neil Cumins School), Hickory Avenue (bike‑path crossing), and add a new guard at Redwood Avenue and Pixley (near Town Park). Staff said the town will swap a previously funded location (Spin Drift Passage & Prince Royal Passage) and instead allocate a guard to Tail/Piest Drive & Eastman Drive because of higher public demand.
Why it matters: crossing guards are funded based on TAM’s countywide ranking system and local swaps must be justified to maximize safety with constrained resources. Staff said TAM funding availability determines which sites receive a guard and that the measure A sales‑tax funding historically supported TAM’s program.
Public commenters pressed for lower‑cost, fast‑deploy solutions. Patrick Sidler (WTB TAM) recommended quick‑build protected intersections using paint and low‑cost devices that often fall under the town’s $75,000 bid threshold and can offer safety benefits without full engineered bulb‑outs. "Protected intersection" and similar quick‑build measures, he said, can offer safety improvements at lower cost and be considered alongside long‑term engineering solutions.
Staff confirmed the Madera Gardens complete‑streets work will include flashing beacons (RRFBs) and other traffic‑calming measures at Lakeside as part of a broader multimodal package; construction of Madera Gardens is expected to begin after the town opens bids (staff said bids open in the coming week) with possible late‑March or early‑April starts once contracts are executed.
What’s next: staff will proceed with TAM’s re‑certification guidance while documenting local swaps and will return to BPAC with implementation details and outreach plans; community members were asked to provide localized input (photos and PTA contacts) to support outreach.
