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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: Status Report Regarding Effectiveness of Pedestrian
Countdown Signals
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Greenwood, P.E., City Engineer
DATE: August 26, 2004
CONTENTS: Vicinity Map
Recommendation:
Receive and file.
Discussion:
At the February 12, 2004 meeting, the City Council directed staff to install
pedestrian countdown signals at two intersections. Pedestrian countdown signals
were installed at the intersection of Fred Waring Drive and Monterey Avenue and
at the intersection of Fred Waring Drive and Portola Avenue in February 2004. A
different manufacturer of pedestrian head was used for each intersection. At Fred
Waring Drive and Monterey Avenue, two of the pedestrian heads arrived
defective and were replaced immediately. At Fred Waring and Portola three of
the pedestrian heads failed within weeks of installation and were replaced within
six weeks. This compares poorly to standard pedestrian heads which typically
last for five years or more without service.
When installation was complete, staff met with the media to publicize the
installation of these new devices. In the five months that these pedestrian
countdown signals have been installed staff has received no comment from the
public whatsoever. Staff has monitored these intersections and has observed no
change in pedestrian behavior.
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Staff Report— Statu Sport Regarding Effectiveness of f estrian
Countdown Signals
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August 26, 2004
Since the pedestrian countdown signals cost approximately twice as much as the
standard pedestrian signal and appear to be less reliable, it does not appear that
the additional cost is justified. Therefore, it is recommended that we continue to
evaluate pedestrian countdown signals before considering any additional
installations.
Submitted By: Department Head:
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We Mark Greenwood, P.E. Michael Errante, P.E.
City Engineer Director of Public Works
Approval:
Homer Croy Carlos Orteg/
ACM for Develop t Services City Manager
CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
APPROVED DENIED
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