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Council weighs short-term fixes for school-zone crosswalk safety; asks staff for cost estimate
Summary
Council discussed persistent safety problems at a nonaligned school-zone crosswalk near 1080 South and Meadowbrook and directed staff to study options (temporary 25-mph speed zone, additional flashing signage, or moving/synchronizing lights) and produce cost estimates before school starts.
Council members raised concerns about pedestrian safety at a crosswalk near 1080 South and Meadowbrook, where two nonaligned school-zone flashing-light installations have produced confusion for drivers making left turns. Staff described several near-term options: change the posted segment to a consistent 25 mph as a temporary measure, add additional solar flashing signs closer to the crosswalk to draw driver attention, or relocate and sync existing flashing lights — a more expensive and time-consuming solution.
Council members emphasized the need for a short study and cost estimates so a solution can be implemented before the school year starts. Staff also reported that prior traffic studies exist and that vehicle speed averages in the corridor have been measured at about 38 mph in a 35-mph zone, suggesting enforcement and design changes may be needed. The council asked staff to return with potential sign placements, cost estimates for solar flashers and options for syncing or relocating the existing school-zone lights so the council can make an informed decision at a future meeting.
