Issue: Crosswalks are unmarked. No stop bar at controlled crossing. Recommendation: Mark crosswalks on eastern and western side of intersection. Mark stop bars on NW 24 th St. Issue: There are long crossing distances. Parked cars obstruct sight lines. Crossing may be difficult to see or anticipate due to roadway curvature. There is insufficient lighting. Recommendation: Install curb extensions on all corners. Restrict parking at/near intersection. Install advance pedestrian warning signs. Study intersection for all-way STOP control, if warranted. If stop sign is warranted, install crosswalks across Ellis Ave at this intersection. Install/upgrade lighting. Issue: Sidewalks lack sufficient buffer and are narrow. Sidewalk on northwest corner is limited by retaining wall. Recommendation: Narrow travel lanes to create buffer on street (utilizing paint, bollards, etc.). Widen sidewalk.
Crosswalk
Other Crossing Characteristics
Sidewalk
Lighting
Improve lighting to increase visibility (Stockyards Transportation Study)
West Exchange Avenue This is an all way stop-controlled intersection with sidewalks on all approaches. All corners of the intersection have commercial uses. Sidewalks are located at the back of curb and are constrained by buildings and utilities. All approaches appear to be used for on-street parking, on both sides of the street. The on-street parking is not striped as such. This intersection is in the Historic Stockyards District. There was a pedestrian non-KSI crash at this intersection.
Table 12: West Exchange Avenue Intersection Recommendations
Category
Issues & Recommendations
Issue: Curb ramps do not appear to be ADA compliant and are not aligned with crossing. Recommendation: Reconstruct or repair existing curb ramps. Widen crosswalk or assess curb ramps for improved alignment. Issue: Crosswalk markings and stop bars are faded. Recommendation: Remark crosswalks on all approaches as high visibility. Remark existing stop bars on all approaches.
Curb Ramp
Crosswalk
Lighting
Improve lighting to increase visibility (Stockyards Transportation Study)
Traffic Calming
Construct bulb-outs (Stockyards Transportation Study)
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