Title
ADDRESSING SCHOOL CHILDREN PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AND SENIOR CITIZEN PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Council Initiative: Improve transportation systems, enhance public safety and emergency response, and preserve and enhance neighborhoods
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The public safety of our residents is of paramount concern to the City Council, particularly our most vulnerable seniors and children.
Citizens living at the Canterbury Park and Canterbury Inn on 3rd Avenue have expressed concerns for a much needed pedestrian safety crossing. Residents seek a pedestrian crossing at 3rd Avenue between the Canterbury Park and the Canterbury Inn. A push button traffic caution system with flashing yellow lights and signs notifying traffic that the crossing is in use is requested by our senior citizens, family of the residents and other citizens who visit these facilities. Conceptually, leaving the Canterbury Park the pedestrian lane would cross over to the bus stop at the opposite side of the road, allowing citizens the opportunity to cross to the bus stop and the Canterbury Inn.
A safe crossing is urgently needed at the Columbia Valley Gardens School providing a safe crossing for elementary students. 30th Avenue is a heavily traveled and a crossing system, such as the ones installed at other elementary schools and busy city streets is warranted.
The City maintains pedestrian crossings throughout the city such as the city civic circle, 20th Avenue, Beech Street, St. Rose, Lower Columbia College and a complete traffic signal at Mark Morris Court, mostly for the safety of our students. A Public Safety Fund was established by Council to provide for such improvements.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
A motion directing the City Manager to immediately take all necessary actions, including collaboratively working with interested stakeholders and authorizing the use of the Public Safety ...
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