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Ennis staff to solicit quotes to refresh roughly 97 school-area crosswalks
Summary
City staff told the commission there are about 97 crosswalks near district schools; the commission asked staff to get high/low estimates for thermoplastic and paint and to return with cost and material recommendations."
City staff briefed the Ennis City Commission on July 16 about a plan to repaint and, where appropriate, upgrade about 97 crosswalks in and around NS ISD schools.
The presentation explained three common crosswalk designs used in Texas — transverse (two stripes), ladder/longitudinal (parallel bars) and diagonal — and noted three material options: paint, thermoplastic striping, and preformed tape. Staff said nearly all in the school zones are painted today and observed meaningful differences in lifespan and retroreflectivity depending on the material.
Staff asked the commission for a consensus on design and material. Commissioners and the mayor discussed consistency across the city and jurisdictional questions for State highways (TxDOT-maintained roadways). Mayor Cameron Rayburn said longitudinal bars tend to last longer and have higher visibility for drivers, while Commissioner Jones and others noted most existing crosswalks in Ennis are transverse and suggested consistency could reduce preparation costs.
Commissioners asked staff to obtain contractor quotes for both transverse and longitudinal designs and for thermoplastic and painted materials so the commission can weigh cost versus longevity before committing funds. Staff agreed to return with high- and low-cost estimates and a recommended approach, and said implementation timing may depend on school schedules and fiscal budgeting.
Why it matters: crosswalk design and material choices affect pedestrian visibility, long-term maintenance costs and budget planning for striping across city streets and school zones.
