• The cross-section of the proposed lane reconfiguration can be repurposed to add protected bicycle lanes, but this was not supported by the public, per the Stockyards Transportation Study. Conversely, the roadway can be narrowed, and the bike lanes can be sidewalk-level, or the sidewalks can be widened to create a shared-use path. Other From the Stockyards Transportation Study, it is recommended to implement metered parking for all permitted on-street parking on Ellis Avenue between 26 th Street and 23 rd Street. Intersection-Focused Recommendations The following observations and recommendations were made at specific intersections along Ellis Avenue. NW 21st Street This is an all way stop-controlled intersection with ramps on all corners for existing sidewalks. All Saints Catholic School is located on the intersection’s southwest corner and the Boys & Girls Club on the southeast corner.
Table 8: NW 21st Street Intersection Recommendations
Category
Issues and Recommendations
Issue: Curb ramps do not appear to be ADA compliant. Curb ramps are angled toward intersection traffic. Recommendation: Reconstruct or repair existing curb ramps. Issue: Crosswalks are unmarked. Stop bars are faded. Recommendation: Install new high-visibility crosswalks on all legs of the intersection. Remark existing stop bars. Issue: There are long crossing distances. There is insufficient lighting at this intersection. Recommendation: Install curb extensions on all corners. Install median crossing island on Ellis Ave. Install school crossing signs with downward pointing arrows. Install/upgrade lighting.
Curb Ramp
Crosswalk
Other Crossing Characteristics
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