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Brookings council opposes ODOT crosswalk at Warf Street, citing safety and business impacts
Summary
The Brookings City Council voted unanimously April 13 to authorize the mayor to send a letter opposing an Oregon Department of Transportation plan for a midblock crosswalk at Warf Street and Check Avenue, citing limited sight lines, sun glare, sidewalk/doorway impacts and potential loss of parking for downtown businesses.
The Brookings City Council voted unanimously April 13 to authorize Mayor Phoebe Pareda to sign a letter to the Oregon Department of Transportation opposing a proposed midblock pedestrian crossing at Warf Street and Check Avenue.
City staff told the council the proposed crosswalk raises safety and access problems in the corridor: a curve and seasonal sun glare reduce visibility for northbound drivers, the planned curb ramps would encroach on business doorways and reduce walkability, and on-street…
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