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County staff piloting decorative crosswalks; group favors traffic-calming language and limited road restrictions
Summary
Members discussed temporary street closures and artwork in crosswalks; Director Thompson said pilots of decorative crosswalks are underway on low-volume roads and DPWT should be involved in community-art projects on roadways.
The work group debated wording for a recommendation that would restrict streets around schools during pick-up and drop-off, concluding that "temporary street closures" or "traffic-calming measures" are clearer than a broad "close off streets" directive. Eric Olsen and Timothy Meyer suggested softer language to reflect the mix of temporary and permanent infrastructure options.
Director Thompson urged a cautious pilot approach on decorative crosswalks so as not to distract drivers. "We're sort of take a very conservative, beginning of it because we don't really want to distract motorists, drivers. So on lower volume roads, we are piloting this," Thompson said, and recommended DPWT involvement in design and placement. The group also recommended collaborating with the Prince George's County Arts and Humanities Council for crosswalk artwork and signage where appropriate.
Members agreed to include DPWT in descriptions of implementation and to note that art pilots would be limited to low-volume or municipal roads unless further engineering review supported broader use.
