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Carroll City to install interim accessible pedestrian indicators at two US 30 crossings after Disability Rights Iowa request
Summary
Following a letter from Disability Rights Iowa, council discussed and approved an interim plan to install audible/tactile pedestrian pushbutton indicators at the US 30/Main and US 30/Clark crossings for an estimated $12,960, to be funded from the capital projects sidewalk transition plan; staff will confirm DRII's written acceptance before final installation.
City staff reported they had received a request from Disability Rights Iowa (DRI) on behalf of a resident asking the city to install accessible pedestrian signals at three US 30 intersections. Staff said they reached an interim solution that DRI and their client accepted: install audible/tactile pushbutton indicators at two crossings (Main and Clark) to inform users of pedestrian signal status. The city's signal supplier estimated equipment-and-installation costs at $12,960, and staff recommended funding the interim fix from the capital projects sidewalk transition plan.
Randy explained the interim device would not call for a protected crossing but would provide an audible message and a vibrating/tactile feature to indicate "walk" status. Council members asked about reuse or relocation of the equipment when the comprehensive signal upgrade occurs; staff said the interim solution is the simplest and cheapest that will operate with the city's current controller equipment and that reuse is not guaranteed because the upgraded system will use different controllers.
Council discussed ADA implications and potential litigation risks cited by DRI; staff said the city had negotiated the interim approach with DRI and that written confirmation would be checked before final approval. A resident, Barry Bruner, urged a more comprehensive long-term solution for downtown accessibility even as members approved the interim step to provide improved access sooner.
Council directed staff to confirm the written acceptance from DRI and to proceed with procurement and installation if that confirmation is received and funding is approved.
