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City advances scoping study for Pearl Street pedestrian crossing after consultant finds pedestrian clusters
Summary
A UPWP‑funded scoping study commissioned by the city found pedestrian crossings clustered near the morning commute with a high‑hour peak of 14 crossings; consultants will present crossing alternatives March 12 and aim to complete work by June 30.
City staff and the consultant team presented a scoping study on Feb. 11 to evaluate adding a pedestrian crossing on Pearl Street to close a roughly half‑mile gap between West Street extension and the CVE. Chris Ewing (development director) said the project is UPWP‑funded and that the consultant team is Hoyle, Tanner & Associates with participation from the regional planning commission.
Eliana (consultant) summarized field observations and a public survey. The team recorded pedestrian counts over five days and analyzed three days of data; she said the Thursday count showed 14 crossings in one hour (08:30–09:30). The study also reviewed a 2024 pedestrian injury crash in the area and noted existing bus stops on both sides of the corridor. Staff said they would present conceptual alternatives to the Bike/Walk advisory committee on March 12 and target project close by June 30. The study will examine up to two candidate crossing locations with two design alternatives each, and staff invited council and public participation in upcoming advisory meetings.
