DPW000147825
Traffic and Street Signs
Public Works
- Requested
- July 20, 2023
- Subtype
- Request New Traffic Sign
- Location
- 3411 W Cary St, 23221
- As reported by the submitter and published by the City. May be the submitter’s address or another party’s; the City does not anonymize to block level.
- Council District
- 5
- Neighborhood
- Carytown
Description
Please install a pole sign on each side of crosswalk with pedetrian graphic and arrow pointing to crosswalk. The center signs are fragile and ineffective, and notice this one is backwards, not facing oncoming traffic.
Details
- What kind of sign is it?
- Pedestrian crosswalk
History
- July 20, 2023The service request is submitted.
- July 20, 2023The service request status has been changed to Assigned to Department.
- February 28, 2024The service request status has been changed to Completed.
Comments
- Staff · July 20, 2023Cityworks ID: 506515
- Staff · February 28, 2024The Department conducted field reviews at all of the Carytown intersections. The signalized intersections on the corridor create gaps in vehicle traffic for people crossing Cary St at unsignalized intersections. Because of the visibility of crosswalks, regular presence of foot traffic, and the gaps in vehicular traffic, the Department does not plan to install additional signs. Speeding is a citywide problem. The Department has timed the signals for vehicles to progress at 25 mph, installed several bump-outs, installed "stop for pedestrian" signs, installed speed tables. More bump-outs and speed tables are planned for 2024 and 2025. We encourage neighbors and other concerned stakeholders to work collectively to: - grow a safety culture within the neighborhood and community gathering places; - increase driver awareness of people walking, biking and riding transit; and - promote safe driving practices by educating drivers about the posted speed limit and why speeding impacts the most vulnerable users.