Issue : Starting at this intersection heading westbound, there is a steep uphill that may encourage speeding. Observed driver speeds appear to exceed speed limit. Recommendation : Consider traffic calming elements and advanced warning signs for crosswalks and stop signs.
Speed Management
Ross Avenue This is a main stop - controlled intersection, so only NW 26 th Street has stop signs. There are sidewalks present on both sides of Ross Avenue and on both sides of NW 26 th Street on the eastern leg of this intersection.
Table 69 : Ross Avenue Intersection Recommendations Category
Issues and Recommendations
Issue : Curb ramps do not appear to be ADA compliant. There are steep grades on all approaches. Recommendation : Reconstruct or repair existing curb ramps to accommodate ADA and manage slope challenges. Issue : Crossing is unmarked. No stop bar at controlled crossing. Recommendation : Install new high-visibility crosswalks across NW 26 th St. Mark new stop bars. Issue : There are steep grades on all approaches that may encourage speeding or lack of yielding to drivers and pedestrians. Northbound traffic on Ross Ave are coming over a hill downhill and do not have to stop at this intersection. There is insufficient lighti ng. Recommendation : Consider traffic calming elements and advanced warning signs for crosswalks and stop signs. Study intersection for STOP control and consider converting to an all way stop. Install/upgrade lighting, add additional lighting on northwest corner of intersecti on. Issue : There is a sidewalk gap on NW 26 th St on the western leg of this intersection. Existing sidewalks at this intersection have too much cross slope. Recommendation : Install new sidewalks on NW 26 th St to fill sidewalk gap. Regrade existing sidewalks.
Curb Ramp
Crosswalk
Other Crossing Characteristics
Sidewalk
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