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Department Approval <br />r� <br />Item Description <br />f�� <br />� <br />REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br />Date: 12/03/12 <br />Item No.: 13.d <br />City Manager Approval <br />Discuss Pedestrian Activated Crosswalk Signal at Dionne St. and Lexington <br />Ave. <br />BACKGROUND <br />Councilmember Johnson requested a discussion of a pedestrian signal for Lexington Ave. at <br />Dionne St. be added to the agenda. Staff has received numerous concerns over the past several <br />��� years about the safety of pedestrians crossing Lexington Ave. at this location. City staff does <br />rotate centerline warning signs to this location each summer season alerting drivers to the <br />requirement to stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk. <br />Ramsey County has authority over Lexington Avenue and we recommend additional discussion <br />with their staff to determine the best solutions to the safety concerns. <br />1i <br />�' POLICY OBJECTIVE <br />�;�� The City is committed to providing pedestrian facilities that provide safe crossing of roadways. <br />1f <br />� FINANCIAL IMPACTS <br />� Pedestrian activated signals can cost up to $20,000 or more depending on power availability and <br />�� type of signal installed. Lexington Avenue is under Ramsey County jurisdiction. Pedestrian <br />�9 � signals have typically been a loca] cost when approved for installation on their roadways. <br />�: <br />1 < STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br />2� Staff is seeking Counci] direction on this item. We recommend additional discussion wi�h Ramsey <br />�� County on solutions to the safety issues of this intersection. Ramsey County will need to approve <br />z; any modifications to the intersection including signal installations. <br />2: <br />2- <br />REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTiON <br />Provide direction to staff regarding additional informational needs or action. <br />Prepared by: Duane Schwartz, Public Works Director <br />Attachments: A: Aerial map <br />Page 1 of 1 <br />