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Plain City council backs engineering study for raised crosswalk at Plain City Elementary
Summary
Council reviewed four traffic-calming options at the Plain City Elementary crosswalk and asked staff to pursue engineering for a raised crosswalk (staff recommendation), aiming to time construction after the school year to limit disruption.
Council reviewed four options to slow traffic near Plain City Elementary — replacing the temporary speed hump, installing a raised crosswalk or table (staff preference), establishing a three‑way stop, or restriping lanes to narrow vehicular widths. Staff said the raised crosswalk would be the most attractive long‑term solution but requires additional engineering and drainage work.
"I think we would recommend doing the raised crosswalk," a staff presenter said, noting possible drainage and construction costs. Council members and residents raised questions about construction timing and traffic disruption; staff said they would consult the village engineer and try to align work with the paving program or schedule construction after the school year to reduce impact. A council member described observed safety concerns at the existing hump: "I saw a girl crossing over the speed bump this morning... she looked back down at her phone," underscoring why additional physical measures are under consideration.
Council voted to direct staff to work with the village engineer to determine cost, drainage mitigation and a construction timetable that minimizes school‑day impacts. No final design or contract was approved at the meeting; staff return with an engineering assessment and cost estimate for council consideration.
