City Ave District announces pedestrian safety improvements

The City Avenue Special Services District (City Ave District) announced that a series of pedestrian safety improvements started this past December will be completed this week. The project includes pavement signal markings on City Ave and roadside “Speed Limit” signs.  Pedestrian traffic signals have been updated on City Avenue at Cardinal Avenue, Lapsley Lane and 54^th St.

The goal of these improvements is to enhance pedestrian safety all along the City Ave corridor. The updates are part of a long-term Streetscape and Safety Improvement Program of The City Ave District.

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IMPROVEMENTS:

Pavement Markings on City Avenue

*“Slow 35 MPH” pavement legends

*Thermoplastic rumble strips

Roadside Signs

*Dynamic speed feedback “Speedminder” signs

*Additional “Speed Limit” and warning signs

Traffic Signal Upgrades

City Avenue at Cardinal Avenue, Lapsley Lane and 54^th Street

*Passive Pedestrian Detection

*Pedestrian lead intervals

“We want both pedestrians and drivers to feel safe in The District,” commented Terrence Foley, CEO & President of The City Ave District. “The ultimate objective is to enhance pedestrian safety and these improvements will do just that.”

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