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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT For City Council Meeting of May 2, 2000 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL: HENRY GARCIA, CITY MANAGER FROM: JOHN C. HUTTON, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOIf SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE THE INSTALLATION OF A MID -BLOCK CROSSWALK IN THE 2000 BLOCK OF NORTH RANCHO AVE. DATE: APRIL 19, 2000 BACKGROUND: The resident's of the apartment complex located a 2100 North Rancho Avenue submitted a request for the installation of a mid -block crosswalk. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: The Traffic Safety Committee has recommended that this request be denied. The Committee felt this action would create an unsafe street crossing, as motorists do not normally expect a pedestrian traffic outside of an intersection. Past studies have shown that mid -block crosswalks are not advisable as they create a false sense of security to the pedestrian traffic. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The estimated cost of each of the 3 alternatives listed below is approximate. This action has not been addressed in the budget. There is currently no source of funds designated for this installation. Alternative #1: -Install a pedestrian activated traffic signal to provide for traffic control for pedestrian's traffic. Estimated cost: $100,000.00 (Less than the $120,000.00 to $150,000.00 cost of an entire traffic signal installation.) Alternative #2: Install flashing yellow lights to advise motorists of crosswalk location. Estimated cost: $25,000.00 (Utilities Department provided materials cost of $3000 per pole plus cost of bases, metering, and power supply. Estimated $10,000 for materials and additional $10,000 for labor costs and a $5000 contingency.) Alternative #3: Do nothing, as there is a controlled crosswalk to the north at Mill Street and an uncontrolled but legal pedestrian crossing to the south at Louise Street. Estim!=one John u ton ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: None RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council select one of the above alternatives. Page 1 Of 1 Item No. 17