Number
161132
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing the installation of rectangular rapid flashing beacons at the crosswalk at 6001 North 91st Street in the 2nd Aldermanic District using materials donated by Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Department of Public Works capital funds.
Analysis
Resolution authorizing the installation of rectangular rapid flashing beacons at the crosswalk at 6001 North 91st Street in the 2nd Aldermanic District using materials donated by Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Department of Public Works capital funds.
Body
Whereas, An existing mid-block crossing at 6001 North 91st Street experiences a high volume of pedestrians crossing to and from Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin; and
Whereas, Rectangular rapid flashing beacons have been demonstrated to increase safety, particularly on median divided roadways, by increasing number of vehicles yielding to pedestrians crossing using a high intensity alternating flash pattern when activated; and
Whereas, The installation of rectangular rapid flashing beacons at the crossing will enhance safety for pedestrians crossing; and
Whereas, Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin has agreed to provide materials for the installation of rectangular rapid flashing beacons at the crossing at an estimated cost of $8,500; and
Whereas, The remaining costs of the installation of rectangular rapid flashing beacons is estimated to be $8,500 to install underground conduit and cabling, is included in the Department of Public Works traffic signal capital fund approved under Common Council File Number 151122; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the Commissioner of Public Works is authorized to install a rectangular rapid flashing beacon at 6001 North 91 Street.
Requestor
Department of Public Works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
JOSEPH C. BLAKEMAN:...
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