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HomeMy Public PortalAboutLTC 123-2017 Update on Resolution No. 2016-1002 9900 Block Crosswalk InstallationBAL HARBOUR - VILLAGE - OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER To: From: Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Manager Date: July 7, 2017 Subject: Update on Resolution No. 2016-1002: 9900 Block Crosswalk Installation LETTER TO COUNCIL No. 123-2017 Mayor Gabriel Groisman and Members of the Village Council The purpose of this Letter to Council (LTC) is to provide an update regarding the crosswalk improvements in the 9900 block of Collins Avenue approved by Resolution by the Village Council in March 2016. The Resolution called for improvements to be completed at the crosswalk in an effort to improve pedestrian safety within the community. The project is scheduled to be completed this month after the approval of all permits by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The project shall have a clearly designated crosswalk across Collins Avenue in stamped asphalt that shall be consistent with the design and aesthetics of other crosswalks throughout the Village. Furthermore the crosswalk shall be illuminated with LED lighting when a pedestrian wishes to cross Collins Avenue. The lighting shall clearly alert drivers of the pedestrian in the crosswalk. The new crosswalk warning system will feature hands - free technology that utilizes motion sensors to activate the LED flashing light system. The final phase of this project is scheduled to begin the week of Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 9:00 A.M. with the installation of LED lighting and shall be completed upon six business days weather permitting. A maintenance of traffic (MOT) plan has been created in an effort to minimize the impact to traffic flow as much as possible. There will be a Bal Harbour Police Officer assigned to the construction to take any mitigating action necessary. Community notifications shall also be made via social media and the Wireless Notification System (WENS). If you have any questions or need any further information, please feel free to contact me or Acting Chief De La Rosa. JMG/MdIR