Title
Phoenix Raceway Non-Standard Crosswalk Markings
Description
Request City Council consideration to approve a request from Phoenix Raceway to temporarily install non-standard crosswalk markings in downtown Phoenix for the 2021 National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing Championship Weekend, in accordance with the City's existing Non-Standard Crosswalk Marking Program. There will be no financial impact to the City of Phoenix.
Report
Summary
Phoenix Raceway is sponsoring this year's National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) Championship Weekend scheduled for Nov. 5-8, 2021. In accordance with the Council-approved Non-Standard Crosswalk Marking Program, Phoenix Raceway submitted an application to install four temporary non-standard crosswalk markings at four proposed crosswalk locations surrounding the intersection of 3rd and Van Buren streets. The proposed markings would be installed for a two-week duration from Oct. 24 through Nov. 7, 2021. The proposed design mimics a raceway's start and finish lines with a painted yellow-checkered "start/finish line" at the four crosswalks at the Van Buren and 3rd streets intersection (Attachment A).
On June 19, 2019, City Council adopted Ordinance S-45794, allowing the Street Transportation Department to implement the Non-Standard Crosswalk Marking Program to allow the consideration of non-standard crosswalk intersection requests. The program provides requirements for non-standard crosswalk design, installation and ongoing maintenance as to not compromise the safety of pedestrian crossings or to place additional financial burden on the City. The program is limited to existing crosswalks where a vehicle is already required to stop due to a traffic signal, HAWK signal, or stop sign. The Non-Standard Crosswalk Marking Program is the only exception to standard traffic markings permitted on City streets and each proposed location requires the approval of the City Council.
The Non-Standard Crosswalk Marking Program is intended for the installation of non-standard crosswalk markings, which are paid for and maintained by the requestor. For permanent non-standard crosswalk markings, the program requires the design materials to consist of preformed thermoplastic to ensure longevity and must be installed by the Street Transportation Department. However, since this request is for temporary markings over approximately two weeks, the City will allow these markings to be painted directly onto the asphalt, and Phoenix Raceway will be responsible for their installation and also their removal. The design will adhere to the program requirements that the non-standard markings maintain a three-inch gap from the existing standard crosswalk markings and can be solid colors or patterns of color. The Street Transportation Department will provide oversight to ensure the installation adheres to the design requirements stated in the Non-Standard Crosswalk Marking Program and that the installation and removal do not damage the existing crosswalk markings or pavement.
Financial Impact
There is no financial impact to the City of Phoenix. All materials, installation and removal costs will be the sole responsibility of Phoenix Raceway.
Location
Crosswalks at the intersection of 3rd and Van Buren streets.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Street Transportation Department.