Commission discusses pedestrian beacons, LED lighting and ADA ramp updates

Nov 19, 2025

Commissioners and staff discussed pedestrian improvements including rapid flashing beacons at Abbey's and Mardana, LED streetlight upgrades and an ADA ramp installed in 2017 that staff said is already out of compliance; staff tied ADA requirements to higher project costs.

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A commissioner asked about a pedestrian-center improvement noted in the activity report and whether the city planned to add "more blinking lights." A staff member said, "there'll be the rapid flashing beacon like there are at Central Park," and identified proposed beacons at Abbey's and at Mardana, prompting concerns about visibility for pedestrians wearing dark clothing.

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