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Walkersville approves three-way stop, crosswalks and ADA ramps on Glade Boulevard
Summary
Resident petition prompted the commissioners to approve a three-way stop at Glade Boulevard and Windale Drive with marked crosswalks and ADA-compliant ramps; staff estimated ADA work at $10,000–$15,000 and said the town will use street/sidewalk repair funds to pay for the unbudgeted project.
A resident petition and three pages of neighbor signatures prompted the Walkersville Town Commissioners on March 12 to approve a traffic-calming package for Glade Boulevard between Crum Road and Chapel Place.
The board voted 4–0 to install a three-way stop at Glade Boulevard and Windale (Wendell) Drive, add marked crosswalks and construct required Americans with Disabilities Act ramps. The motion was moved by Commissioner Reagan and seconded by Commissioner Gilbert.
Resident Nelson presented the petition and photographs, saying the intersection is near a bus stop and an in-home daycare and recounting several near misses. "Cars frequently exceed the speed limit through this road," Nelson said, urging commissioners to slow cut-through traffic. Commissioner Reagan, the parks liaison who brought the petition forward, said the measure is a relatively low-cost way to protect children and elderly residents.
Public Works Director Burch and town staff discussed implementation details. Installing the crosswalks requires three ADA ramps; staff estimated each ADA ramp at roughly $3,000–$5,000, putting the total for ramps in the $10,000–$15,000 range. Staff said stop signs themselves are inexpensive and recommended using available street and sidewalk repair funds to cover the unbudgeted expense.
Commissioners discussed alternatives, including speed bumps and signage. Trooper Gary Conklin (Maryland State Police) acknowledged prior speed enforcement and urged camera checks to aid enforcement, but did not oppose the stop-installation approach.
The board directed staff to proceed with design and procurement and to include ADA compliance in the installation. No timeline was specified; staff said construction would follow procurement and availability of crews. The decision followed resident testimony at the meeting and a brief technical discussion of crosswalk siting and ADA requirements.
Next steps: staff will develop cost estimates and a schedule for installation and return any budget changes to the commissioners for review.
