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Trustees direct staff to plan pedestrian‑activated crosswalks at Milwaukee and Fillmore on Fredonia Avenue
Summary
After reviewing a traffic report showing average speeds around 28 mph at key intersections on Fredonia Avenue, trustees advised staff to prioritize a pedestrian‑activated flashing crosswalk at Milwaukee Street, then Fillmore; staff estimated installation costs similar to a prior Highland project at roughly $14,000.
Trustees discussed intersection safety on Fredonia Avenue during the July 10 public safety meeting and directed staff to prioritize planning for pedestrian‑activated flashing crosswalks near Milwaukee Street and Fillmore.
Staff said the traffic report in the packet shows average speeds of about 28 miles per hour at the studied intersection with a high of about 32 mph. "It's easy for us to stand on a sidewalk, watch a car drive by, and assume that, oh, that guy must be speeding," the staff member said, summarizing the marshal's report. Staff noted that a flashing, pedestrian‑activated crosswalk similar to the one installed on Highland previously cost roughly $14,000, mostly for electrical conduit and the sign; the sign itself previously faced backorder delays.
Trustees weighed options including pedestrian‑activated flashing beacons, more expensive pedestrian‑controlled red lights and cheaper measures such as stop signs. Multiple trustees said Milwaukee Street should be the first priority because it carries more foot traffic and provides main north‑south/east‑west connections and because the nearby splash pad will increase pedestrian volumes.
Trustees asked staff to check the packet's technical recommendations and to explore whether the county could assist on the county‑maintained segments; staff said past requests for county roadway maintenance or signing have been denied but "it doesn't hurt to ask."
Staff said no formal action was required that night; the committee's direction provides planning guidance for budgeting and potential future capital requests.
