Meacham Boulevard This is a signalized intersection. The USPS has a distribution center on the northeast corner of this intersection. There are only sidewalks to the first driveways, between 100 to 250 f ee t from the intersection. There are pedestrian bush buttons and pedestrian signal heads for a crosswalk across Mark IV Parkway.
Table 39 : Meacham Boulevard Intersection Recommendations Category Issue & Recommendation
Issue : Curb ramps do not appear to be ADA compliant. Existing substandard curb ramps on northeast and northwest corners. Trucks run over northwest corner. Recommendation : Reconstruct or repair existing curb ramps. Issue : Crosswalk markings are faded. Stop bar is faded. Recommendation : Remark existing high- visibility crosswalk across Mark IV Parkway. Remark existing stop bar. Issue : There is insufficient space for pedestrians because the existing median blocks the crosswalk. There is insufficient lighting. Pedestrian signal is not on auto recall. Pedestrian pushbuttons are difficult to access. APS/audio signal missing or inaudible. Recommendation : Reconstruct median nose as a median crossing island. Install/upgrade lighting. Implement LPI. Relocate pedestrian pushbutton. Issue : Sidewalks are narrow and do not provide enough space for pedestrians waiting. Recommendation : Widen sidewalks at intersection.
Curb ramp
Crosswalk
Other Crossing Characteristics
Sidewalk
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