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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS NEAR HUDSON CITY SCHOOLS IN THE CITY OF HUDSON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: The project will include the installation of six (6) pedestrian signal improvements at the intersections of Stow Road and Pioneer Trail, Stow Road and Stonebridge Court, Hudson-Aurora Road and Herrick Park Drive, Hudson-Aurora Road and Hudson Street, N. Hayden Parkway and Victoria Parkway, N. Hayden Parkway and Simon Road. Staff is also recommending a pedestrian signal improvement at the intersection of E. Streetsboro Street and S. Oviatt Street be included in the project bringing the total intersections to be improved to seven (7). The estimated project cost is $250,000 which includes a 10% contingency amount.
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Legislative History
22-0077 - Pedestrian Safety around Hudson Schools discussion; 10/25/2022
Purpose & Explanation
In August 2022, Council and staff discussed Pedestrian Safety around Hudson Schools at Unsignalized Crosswalks. City staff hired a consultant to evaluate each of the crosswalk locations, to ensure compliance with applicable requirements, such as the Federal Highway Administration, ODOT, Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devise, City Policy, or other applicable regulations. The study identified that the installation of pedestrian crosswalk enhancements at the following six (6) locations are warranted:
1.) Stow Road and Pioneer Trail
2.) Stow Road and Stonebridge Court
3.) Hudson-Aurora Road and Herrick Park Drive
4.) Hudson-Aurora Road and Hudson Street
5.) N. Hayden Parkway and Victoria Parkway
6.) N. Hayden Parkway and Simon Road
This project will include the construction of Rectangular, Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at the six (6) locations noted above. Per the study, these crosswalks at unsignalized intersections are recommended to have the RRFBs installed due to high pe...
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