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Committee agrees to recommend crosswalk if DC Everest pays installation costs
Summary
The committee agreed to recommend adding a crosswalk on Alderson Street between Mount Olive Church and DC Everest if the requester (DC Everest) will pay the installation costs. Staff will confirm the school's willingness to fund the work and proceed accordingly.
The committee on May 4 considered a request to add a crosswalk on Alderson Street between Mount Olive Church and the DC Everest campus. Members weighed pedestrian safety, potential traffic impacts near the new roundabout, and installation costs.
Staff said a regular marked crosswalk with curb work would cost about $2,000 for landing and minor sidewalk adjustments; a lighted or flashing system could be $20,000–$25,000. Several committee members said they would support installing a basic crosswalk if the requester covers construction costs to avoid setting a precedent for city‑funded installations every time a group asks.
Olen moved and John seconded a motion to recommend the board approve the crosswalk if DC Everest agrees to pay the installation cost; the motion passed by voice vote. Michael will contact Mount Olive and DC Everest to confirm cost‑sharing and report back so the item can be placed on the public works or board agenda.
