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Commissioners press developer on crosswalks, lighting and traffic calming for Myers Road
Summary
Commissioners repeatedly raised pedestrian‑safety concerns for Myers Road — citing a recent Crowfield crash — and urged the developer and staff to coordinate with SCDOT and traffic engineers on crosswalk location, protective median/raised islands, lighting and sight‑line analysis before final approvals.
Pedestrian safety on Myers Road dominated questioning during the Myers Landing presentation as commissioners urged specific mitigation before final plan approval.
Commissioners noted a recent serious pedestrian crash near Crowfield and urged staff and the developer to prioritize sight lines, lighting, anti‑silhouetting and traffic calming. One commissioner said, "I'm concerned about my daughter," explaining the personal stakes in ensuring safe crossings. Commissioners asked whether the project would pursue SCDOT encroachment permits, whether flashing beacons or raised median islands would be requested, and whether crosswalks should be moved away from intersections to reduce risk. The developer said the team expects to coordinate with DOT and traffic engineers and is likely to request at least one crosswalk and other protective measures, but final designs will depend on DOT guidance and traffic‑engineering analysis.
The commission asked staff to pay careful attention to crosswalk locations, sight‑line drawings and lighting standards during the review process. Commissioners suggested following NACTO, AASHTO and PROWAG guidance and exploring incremental or progressive safety measures (raised crossings, three‑way stops, and other traffic‑calming tools) where the data support them.
