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East Main Street in Old Town is a popular destination with unique shops, restaurants, and businesses. On most days you will find the two-way, two-lane street bustling with pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
Two crosswalks, at Clark and 4th Avenues, serve one of the busiest sections of the street but are separated by a length of 240 yards, leading many pedestrians to cross the street mid-block – an unsafe and discouraged practice.
The crossing will include crosswalk markings on the roadway and a flashing light, referred to as a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon, activated by a pedestrian preparing to cross the street. Its bright yellow flashing lights will serve as a clear sign and warning to motorists to stop for the pedestrian.
Construction to install the crossing will begin in February 2021 and will be completed in March of 2021. At times, construction may require the closure of one lane of traffic; flaggers will be on hand to direct the safe flow of traffic.
The total cost of the project is $53,566. The city, in keeping with its commitment to efficient use of public resources, obtained $50,000 in grant funding to cover most of the cost.
Ryan Jeynes, PE
City Engineer
Phone: 360-342-5078
Fax: 360-342-5057
Battle Ground City Hall
109 SW 1st Street, Suite 122
Battle Ground, WA 98604
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