Failed To Stop At Proper Place; Driver Inattention; Disregard Stop Sign Or Light
Main (Ellis Ave) Stop- Controlled
One Motor Vehicle; Going Straight (bicycle crash)
NW 28 th ST
Field Observations and Recommendations Corridor-Focused Recommendations
The following field observations and corresponding safety improvement recommendations were made along Ellis Avenue. These observations pertain to the entirety of the corridor and are not segment-specific, unless otherwise noted. Speed Management Ellis Avenue is striped for four lanes with unmarked on-street parking on either side of the road. The wide road design, especially at times of low traffic or on segments without parked vehicles, encourages higher travel speeds. • It is recommended that the corridor be right-sized based on the Stockyards Transportation Study prepared for the City of Forth Worth in September 2023 • It is recommended that the road be narrowed from a four-lane to three-lane cross-section with formalized buffered on-street parking on either side. • Curb extensions and lighting improvements are recommended at intersections to help formalize on-street parking, shorten crossing distance, and improve pedestrian visibility. • In the short term, in the absence of a road diet, it is recommended that speed feedback signs be installed to discourage speeding. Pedestrian Facilities There is a mid-block crosswalk between NW 21 st St and NW 22 nd St at the Boys & Girls Club and All Saints Catholic School that is signed as a school crosswalk with high visibility markings. However, the crossing is missing curb ramps and a connection to the existing sidewalk on the street’s eastern side, where the Boys & Girls Club is located.
• It is recommended to install new curb ramps at this crossing.
• Along with the recommended right-sizing of the street, curb extensions and a median refuge island with in-street pedestrian crossing sign should be constructed to shorten pedestrian crossing distance.
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