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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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January 20, 2012 Project Update: Construction and installation of the RRFB devices are complete. Devices will be turned on once Puget Sound Energy can schedule the final power initiation in late January.
Project Overview:
The Crosswalk Upgrade Program is a City-wide program for maintaining and improving crosswalks throughout the City. The improvements for the 2011 Program 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:
Schedule A: North Kirkland Community Center
NE 124 Street at 103 Avenue NE
Schedule B: Kirkland Junior High School
Market Street at 18 Avenue
Schedule C: Rose Hill Junior High School
132 Avenue NE at NE 74 Street
Schedule D: Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
NE 60 Street
When:
Construction by the City's contractor is expected to begin the week of September 26 and is anticipated to be complete by the end of November. Many factors, including weather, could influence the schedule and actual days work is being done. Work hours are scheduled between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm on NE 60 Street and 9:00 am and 3:30 pm on the arterials (NE 124 Street, Market Street and 132 Avenue NE).
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. |
Caring for your infrastructure to keep Kirkland
healthy, safe and vibrant. |
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