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Committee weighs flashing pedestrian beacons at 20th and 43rd; staff estimates $10,000–$15,000 per crossing
Summary
Committee members discussed installing rectangular rapid-flashing beacons at two high-pedestrian crossings and asked staff to draft an information paper and fact sheet outlining DOT requirements, site-study needs, costs (estimated $10,000–$15,000 per crosswalk), and funding options including grants.
Committee members discussed the potential installation of rectangular rapid-flashing beacons (RRFBs) at two crossings identified in the packet—20th Avenue and the 43rd Avenue corridor—citing high pedestrian volumes and safety concerns. The chief and staff noted SCDOT rules require a sidewalk on both sides of the crossing for certain installations, and staff said a site study and concrete pads would be required. Staff provided a rough cost estimate of about $10,000–$15,000 per crosswalk for installation and said additional costs would depend on required study and utility coordination.
Members asked staff to prepare an information paper and fact sheet that outlines where RRFBs can and cannot be used, cost and funding options, potential barriers such as DOT requirements and utility pole access, and grant opportunities. "I am a huge fan of these," the chief said, urging the committee to consider RRFBs at locations with clear pedestrian demand. The committee directed staff to return with a scoped recommendation to take forward to council if funding is needed.
