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Request for Action <br />To Item Number <br />Ma Tor and CinT Council 10.2 <br />Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br />Work Session September 18, 2023 Ryan SandhoefneY P.E., EngineeY 1 <br />Item Description Reviewed by <br />Crosswalk Discussion ustin Femrite P.E., Public Works Director <br />Reviewed by <br />Cal Portner, Ci r Administrator <br />Action Requested <br />Discuss policies regarding pedestrian crosswalk locations and conspicuity enhancements. <br />Background/Discussion <br />Many of ouY crosswalks are located at controlled inteYsections such as stop signs oY traffic signals because they allow <br />pedestrian movements across streets in the safest location possible where vehicles are traveling at lower speeds or to <br />a stopped condition. We have other crossings that are not near a controlled intersection and currently utilize mid- <br />block cross`valks `vith varyTing levels of conspicuinT improvements in place. <br />A number of engineering guidance documents e�st to assist in selecting the best locations for different cross�valks <br />and appropriate treatments for each situation. <br />Financial Impact <br />N/A <br />Mission/Policy/Goal <br />OpportunityT to live, work, and p1a�T. <br />Attachments <br />Local Road Research Board — Uncontrolled Pedestrian Crosswalk Quick Reference Guide <br />Elk River Technology Enhanced Traffic Control Policy <br />The Elk River Vision <br />A 2a�elcolning co�nlnunity 2a�ith T evolutiona� y and spizzted T esou� cefulness, exceptional <br />se�vice, and coln�nunity engagelnent that encou�ages and ins�iz•es pTo�pe�zty. <br />rowEREo ar <br />�I'1 ���� <br />Up�iited.• August 2020 <br />