ADMINISTRATION - Daniel Schluender, City Engineer
Title
CONSIDERATION FOR CROSSWALK AT HARPERS STREET AND 132ND AVENUE
Background
A resident has requested the installation of a crosswalk with pedestrian ramps on the east side of Harpers Street at the intersection of Harpers Street and 131st Avenue/132nd Avenue, see attached map. The resident has stated that there are many residents crossing the street without using the existing crosswalk on the west side of Harpers Street to get to their private neighborhood pool/clubhouse.
The design of the trail and sidewalk system in this location was to accommodate the future growth of the trail and sidewalk system and the projected vehicular traffic that will be present on these streets upon complete buildout of this neighborhood and the surrounding areas. At these T-type intersections, we currently have had installed only one crossing on the uncontrolled legs. This specific intersection has compliant ADA pedestrian crossings on the Harpers Street leg and the 132nd Avenue leg (west of Harpers Street).
This item was presented and discussed with the traffic commission at their meeting on November 6, 2019. The commission approved the addition of requested ramp and crossing on a 4-2 vote. Staff has estimated the cost to construct the pedestrian ramps and crossing at $8,500.
Recommendation
Staff does not support this request as the intersection is adequately served with compliant crosswalks and pedestrian ramps. If council approves adding the crosswalk, add this project to the 5 year Capital Improvement Plan with an identified funding source to advance to construction.