Key Takeaways

As an outcome from the 2023 Traffic Calming Project Update, staff has proposed a roundabout be installed at W. 26th Ave. and Harlan St. This request will be considered for 2025 and 2026. Other improvements identified and measures in the plan will be phased in over several years, like:

1. Speed Humps: Raised areas of pavement designed to slow down vehicles.
2. Curb Extensions: Also known as bulb-outs, these extend the sidewalk into the parking lane, reducing the crossing distance for pedestrians and slowing down turning vehicles.
3. Roundabouts: Circular intersections that improve traffic flow and reduce the likelihood of severe collisions.
4. Pedestrian Crossings: Enhanced with better signage, lighting, and visibility to ensure pedestrian safety.
5. Bike Lanes: Expanded and improved connectivity for cyclists to promote safer and more efficient cycling routes.
6. Chicanes: Alternating curb extensions or islands that create a serpentine path, forcing drivers to slow down.
7. Raised Crosswalks: Elevated pedestrian crossings that act as speed humps for vehicles while providing a safer crossing for pedestrians.

These measures aim to enhance safety, improve mobility, and create a more pedestrian and cyclist-friendly environment in Edgewater.