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Crosswalk Upgrade Program
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• Improve Sidewalk Connectivity
• Enhance Pedestrian Facilities
• Improve Safe School Walk Route
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December 21, 2012 Update: Thanks to the 2012 Streets Levy, the City will be expanding the Crosswalk Upgrade Program to restripe crosswalks and upgrade or add crosswalks with new highly visible and energy efficient warning lights. The list of crosswalks to be restriped or upgraded will be posted to this web page early in 2013. To suggest improvements to a specific crosswalk go to: Suggest a Project.
Project Overview:
The Crosswalk Upgrade Program is a City-wide program for maintaining and improving crosswalks throughout the City. Recent Program improvements include installing specialty signage and pedestrian crosswalk lights known as Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at select locations.
RRFBs are user-activated flashing amber lights that supplement pedestrian warning signs at un-signalized intersections and mid-block crosswalks. The devices enhance safety by increasing driver awareness of the presence of pedestrians wishing to cross the street. Other work elements associated with the installation of the RRFBs includes: replacement of existing non-conforming wheelchair ramps with new ADA (Americans with Disabilities) wheel chair ramps and new pavement crosswalk markings.
Where: Recent upgrades include:
- North Kirkland Community Center at NE 124 Street at 103 Avenue NE
- Kirkland Junior High School at Market Street at 18 Avenue
- Rose Hill Junior High School at 132 Avenue NE at NE 74 Street
- Benjamin Franklin Elementary School at NE 60 Street
When:
Construction by the City's contractor is expected occur during the summer months. Many factors, including weather, could influence the schedule and actual days work is being done.
What to Expect:
- There may be inconvenience associated with driving through the work zone.
- Traffic control and flagging operations will be in effect.
- No-parking signs will be posted at least 24 hours in advance of any parking restrictions.
- Open trenches will be backfilled and/or covered at the end of each work day.
- Emergency vehicle access will be maintained throughout the construction process.
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Caring for your infrastructure to keep Kirkland
healthy, safe and vibrant.
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Alternate Formats: Persons with disabilities may request materials in alternative formats —please call Kari Page, Neighborhood Outreach Coordinator at 425-587-3011 or KPage@kirklandwa.gov . Persons with hearing impairments may access the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service at 711.
Title VI: It is the City of Kirkland’s policy to ensure full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by prohibiting discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex in the provision of benefits and services resulting from programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may file a complaint with the City of Kirkland. For questions regarding Kirkland’s Title VI Program, or to file a complaint with the City of Kirkland, contact Kari Page, Neighborhood Outreach Coordinator at 425-587-3011 or KPage@kirklandwa.gov.
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