Crosswalks Are You as Safe as You Think?

F1

Countywide, the markings of crosswalks are inconsistent in appearance and condition.

Related Recommendations (3)

R1

Crosswalks within any governmental jurisdiction have the same visual look although they may be painted in different colors to designate proximity to schools. (F1, F5, F7)

R4

Center line signage installation be prioritized as follows: (F1, F2, F3, F5, F7)  School mid-street crosswalks  School intersection crosswalks  Other mid-street crosswalks  Intersections without stop signs  Intersections with stop signs  Light-controlled intersections

R7

Crosswalks be made more recognizable and visible to drivers by installing consistent signage with a distinguishable and noticeable color. (F1, F5, F7) RESPONSES Pursuant to Penal Code §933.05, responses are required from the following individuals:  Director, Department of Transportation, Mendocino County: (All findings and All recommendations)  Director, Public Works/City Engineer, City of Ukiah: (All findings and All recommendations)  Director, Public Works, City of Fort Bragg: (All findings and All recommendations)  Director, Public Works, City of Willits: (All findings and All recommendations) Pursuant to Penal Code §933.05, responses are required from the following governing bodies:  Board of Supervisors, Mendocino County: (All findings and All recommendations)  City Council, Ukiah: (All findings and All recommendations)  City Council, Fort Bragg: (All findings and All recommendations)  City Council, Willits: (All findings and All recommendations) The governing bodies indicated above should be aware that the comment or response of the governing body must be conducted subject to the notice, agenda and open meeting requirements of the Brown Act.

F2

Crosswalk conditions affect pedestrian safety as well as driver safety.

Related Recommendations (3)

R3

Crosswalks be made as visible as possible to drivers and crosswalks be marked by center line signage to indicate the presence of crosswalks as resources become available. (F2, F3, F5, F7)

R4

Center line signage installation be prioritized as follows: (F1, F2, F3, F5, F7)  School mid-street crosswalks  School intersection crosswalks  Other mid-street crosswalks  Intersections without stop signs  Intersections with stop signs  Light-controlled intersections

R5

Timing of traffic lights be evaluate and adjusted regularly at intersections with high pedestrian traffic by the responsible agency. (F2, F3, F6)

F3

Pedestrian assumption that a crosswalk is safe is not true.

Related Recommendations (3)

R3

Crosswalks be made as visible as possible to drivers and crosswalks be marked by center line signage to indicate the presence of crosswalks as resources become available. (F2, F3, F5, F7)

R4

Center line signage installation be prioritized as follows: (F1, F2, F3, F5, F7)  School mid-street crosswalks  School intersection crosswalks  Other mid-street crosswalks  Intersections without stop signs  Intersections with stop signs  Light-controlled intersections

R5

Timing of traffic lights be evaluate and adjusted regularly at intersections with high pedestrian traffic by the responsible agency. (F2, F3, F6)

F4

The increased use of electronic devices by pedestrians and drivers creates an additional distraction reducing the safety of everyone.

No recommendations for this finding

F5

The lack of consistent or visible signage in many locations contributes to unsafe crosswalks.

Related Recommendations (4)

R1

Crosswalks within any governmental jurisdiction have the same visual look although they may be painted in different colors to designate proximity to schools. (F1, F5, F7)

R3

Crosswalks be made as visible as possible to drivers and crosswalks be marked by center line signage to indicate the presence of crosswalks as resources become available. (F2, F3, F5, F7)

R4

Center line signage installation be prioritized as follows: (F1, F2, F3, F5, F7)  School mid-street crosswalks  School intersection crosswalks  Other mid-street crosswalks  Intersections without stop signs  Intersections with stop signs  Light-controlled intersections

R7

Crosswalks be made more recognizable and visible to drivers by installing consistent signage with a distinguishable and noticeable color. (F1, F5, F7) RESPONSES Pursuant to Penal Code §933.05, responses are required from the following individuals:  Director, Department of Transportation, Mendocino County: (All findings and All recommendations)  Director, Public Works/City Engineer, City of Ukiah: (All findings and All recommendations)  Director, Public Works, City of Fort Bragg: (All findings and All recommendations)  Director, Public Works, City of Willits: (All findings and All recommendations) Pursuant to Penal Code §933.05, responses are required from the following governing bodies:  Board of Supervisors, Mendocino County: (All findings and All recommendations)  City Council, Ukiah: (All findings and All recommendations)  City Council, Fort Bragg: (All findings and All recommendations)  City Council, Willits: (All findings and All recommendations) The governing bodies indicated above should be aware that the comment or response of the governing body must be conducted subject to the notice, agenda and open meeting requirements of the Brown Act.

F6

The default timing of traffic lights is insufficient for safe crossing in crosswalks especially for physically challenged, elderly, and very young pedestrians.

Related Recommendations (1)

R5

Timing of traffic lights be evaluate and adjusted regularly at intersections with high pedestrian traffic by the responsible agency. (F2, F3, F6)

F7

All possible ways to cross at intersecting roads are not always marked.

Related Recommendations (5)

R1

Crosswalks within any governmental jurisdiction have the same visual look although they may be painted in different colors to designate proximity to schools. (F1, F5, F7)

R2

If even one crosswalk at an intersection is designated by markings, then all possible ways to cross that intersection should be painted and marked. (F7)

R3

Crosswalks be made as visible as possible to drivers and crosswalks be marked by center line signage to indicate the presence of crosswalks as resources become available. (F2, F3, F5, F7)

R4

Center line signage installation be prioritized as follows: (F1, F2, F3, F5, F7)  School mid-street crosswalks  School intersection crosswalks  Other mid-street crosswalks  Intersections without stop signs  Intersections with stop signs  Light-controlled intersections

R7

Crosswalks be made more recognizable and visible to drivers by installing consistent signage with a distinguishable and noticeable color. (F1, F5, F7) RESPONSES Pursuant to Penal Code §933.05, responses are required from the following individuals:  Director, Department of Transportation, Mendocino County: (All findings and All recommendations)  Director, Public Works/City Engineer, City of Ukiah: (All findings and All recommendations)  Director, Public Works, City of Fort Bragg: (All findings and All recommendations)  Director, Public Works, City of Willits: (All findings and All recommendations) Pursuant to Penal Code §933.05, responses are required from the following governing bodies:  Board of Supervisors, Mendocino County: (All findings and All recommendations)  City Council, Ukiah: (All findings and All recommendations)  City Council, Fort Bragg: (All findings and All recommendations)  City Council, Willits: (All findings and All recommendations) The governing bodies indicated above should be aware that the comment or response of the governing body must be conducted subject to the notice, agenda and open meeting requirements of the Brown Act.

Findings and Recommendations 7 findings

Agency Responses 1

No Responses Found 2