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Langley to stripe 6th Street after spring paving; council raises safety concerns
Summary
Public works reported final punch walks on several infrastructure projects and previewed Edge Lane design for 6th Street — striping is planned after spring paving (target April); council members voiced concern about traffic speeds and the suitability of lane-edge markings on a busy thoroughfare.
Public Works Director Randy Perry gave a status update on Langley’s infrastructure projects and said several East End items are ready for punch walks while West Side work remains partially complete. He noted the LIP (local improvement project) is an underground-utility initiative and cautioned that the increased paving surface has led to faster traffic in some areas.
"The striping will happen after pavement, and we're anticipating that to be around April," Perry said, adding that the Edge Lane design aims to create shared pedestrian, bike and vehicle space and includes two crosswalks at key school and bus-stop locations. He said the project has been vetted by engineers and outreach to schools, police and EMS is planned.
Council members said lane-edge markings could be inappropriate for a major through street and raised liability and safety concerns for 6th Street. Perry said the comprehensive plan and engineering recommendation support the design; staff will continue outreach and refine the design as part of public engagement. He also reported that punch walks are upcoming for projects including 4th Street, Edgecliff, Furman, Decker and 3rd Street, and that some asphalt areas will be ground and repaved in spring where compaction standards were not met.
