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5. COMMITTEE BUSINESS <br /> <br />5.01: Pedestrian Crosswalk Applications in the City of Ramsey <br /> <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer gave a presentation with photos of a variety of crosswalks <br />within the City of Ramsey. He added location, sight distances, traffic speeds, and pedestrian and <br />traffic volumes all factor into the decision about whether to install a crosswalk, and what type of <br />crosswalk to consider. Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated crosswalks in The COR are <br />designated by a different color concrete than the roadway. He added some standard residential <br />crosswalks have a recessed curb so pedestrians can see oncoming traffic even if cars are parked <br />nearby. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kuzma what the textured metal plate is for. <br /> <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated that is an ADA requirement so the crosswalk can be <br />identified by disabled people. <br /> <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated a solar-powered flashing crosswalk on Armstrong <br />Boulevard was installed for the Game Fair, and originally had portable stop lights. He added <br />crosswalks in the roundabout have a middle median which gives pedestrians a place to stop until <br />it is safe to proceed. He noted a crosswalk with a solar-powered rectangular rapid flashing <br />beacon on Armstrong Boulevard is pedestrian activated and flashes for 30 seconds to warn <br />motorists when a pedestrian is using the crosswalk.. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kuzma stated this is helpful information, and asked whether it is available to the <br />public. <br /> <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated details about crosswalks have not been presented <br />with this level of detail. Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated HAWK crosswalk systems <br />have traffic signals activated when a pedestrian pushes a button. He added a yellow light flashes, <br />then goes to solid yellow, then a solid red double light located above the yellow lights indicates <br />that pedestrians can safely enter the crosswalk. He noted there is an example of a HAWK <br /> <br /> <br />Councilmember Kuzma stated he does not think the HAWK crosswalk in Coon Rapids is <br />functional. <br /> <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated the HAWK system is similar to a regular traffic <br />signal. <br /> <br />City Engineer Westby stated the HAWK system lights are only activated if a pedestrian pushes <br />the button, so roadways are more free-flowing. <br /> <br />Public Works Committee / June 20, 2017 <br />Page 2 of 10 <br /> <br />