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Rainbow Crosswalk ReportSeptember 15, 2020CC 09-15-2020 Item No. 9
BackgroundAt the Council meeting of July 21, 2020 staff was directed to investigate potential installations of rainbow-colored treatments at crosswalks, intersections or other alternatives.
CrosswalksWest HollywoodPhiladelphiaSeattleSan Francisco
Pavement MuralsFort Lauderdale
Vehicle Travelled Areas Include●Arterials (higher speed and volumes, such as De Anza and Stevens Creek Blvds)●Collectors (moderate speeds and volumes, such as Stelling and McClellan Roads)●Local Roads (slower speeds and volumes, such as Torre Ave near library)
Torre Ave/Town Center LaneStevens Creek Blvd/Finch Ave
Regulatory Guidance in Vehicle and Bicycle Travelled WaysFederal Highway Administration (FHWA) establishes standards and guidance for signs and striping on public streets:•Colored pavement between crosswalk lines should not degrade the contrast of white crosswalk lines•Rainbow crosswalks not in compliance with FHWA guidance•Earth tones (such as paver treatments) are ok
Alternative Right of Way LocationsPhiladelphiaCupertino
Alternative location – not a travelled wayMedian TipsTraffic Calming Areas
Other AlternativesCivic Center PlazaCity Hall Parking Lot
Recommendations•Vehicle traveled areas in the street •Bikelanes•Public Plazas / street names signs•Public parking lots•Street areas not used by cars or bikes•Sidewalks / median tipsNot Recommended
•Areas out of the travelled way, plaza, parking lot treatments or sidewalk: Depends on scope of treatment, $500-$5,000 or more•Street name signs:$200 per sign•Crosswalk: $20k or more, plus $5-$10k for removal of existing crosswalk•Pavement murals: up to $20kCosts
Receive report on the consideration of installing a rainbow crosswalk or intersection on City streets or alternative locations and provide input.Recommended Action
September 15, 2020END SLIDERainbow Crosswalk Report