Projects

Arterial Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons

Project Number: 2022090

Status: Design

Overview

This project enhances pedestrian safety by installing four Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (PHBs) on busy arterials. It also includes sidewalk upgrades, bike lanes, and improved pedestrian facilities to encourage safer, more accessible travel.

Locations

• Market St./Columbia Ave.
• Whistalks Way/Randolph Rd.
• Nevada St./Cozza Dr.
• Regal St./Thurston Ave.

Project Timeline

• Design & Coordination: Underway
• Construction Start: 2025 (dependent on signal equipment lead times)

Key Objectives

• Pedestrian Safety: Install PHBs at high-traffic intersections.
• Infrastructure Upgrades: Improve sidewalks, add bike lanes, and enhance pedestrian amenities.
• Federal Funding Compliance: Complete on schedule to retain 100% HSIP funding.

Project Scope

The main activities within this project include:

• Market St./Columbia Ave.: PHB with curb bump-outs, widened sidewalk near Hillyard Aquatic Center, coordination with STA and Parks.
• Whistalks Way/Randolph Rd.: PHB connecting to a newly built asphalt pathway along Whistalks Way.
• Nevada St./Cozza Dr.: PHB installation; sidewalk infill and bike lanes on Cozza from Nevada to Standard.
• Regal St./Thurston Ave.: PHB on the intersection’s north leg.

Excluded Items:

• No replacement of the existing 12-inch water main.
• No new sewer mains included.

Funding

Total Project Cost: $1,929,000 (100% covered)

• Source: Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)

Community Impact

• Safety Enhancement: PHBs protect pedestrians in high-traffic areas.
• Walkability & Accessibility: Sidewalk and bike lane improvements encourage active transportation.
• Minimal Disruption: Construction will be coordinated to maintain traffic flow and community access.

Environmental & Regulatory Compliance

• NEPA Categorical Exclusion: The project qualifies for a categorical exclusion with minimal environmental impact.
• All other required environmental regulations and approvals will be satisfied.