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Consideration of Citizen Petition Related to High Visibility Crosswalk Markings and Stop Bars - Citywide
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Consideration of Citizen Petition Related to High Visibility Crosswalk Markings and Stop Bars - Citywide
Description
This report provides the City Council with information in response to a citizen petition submitted by Nicole Rodriguez at the May 7, 2025, Formal City Council meeting regarding high visibility crosswalks and stop bars (Attachment A).
Report
Summary
The petitioner requests the City Council to:
Update the City's policy and design guidelines to require the use of high visibility crosswalk markings at all signalized and non-signalized pedestrian crossings; and,
To require stop bars at all pedestrian crossings, including intersections with signals, stop signs, and HAWK crossings.
Phoenix has invested in a comprehensive Road Safety Action Plan (RSAP). The RSAP includes a method for evaluating data and determines a High Injury Network (HIN) that identifies problem locations and prioritizes solutions, providing a framework and key strategies for safety enhancements Citywide. In September 2022, the Phoenix City Council unanimously approved a comprehensive Vision Zero Road Safety Action Plan and allocated $10 million in annual funding for its implementation. The plan creates a data-driven, decision-making process to identify and prioritize transportation safety improvements.
In January 2025, the Vision Zero Executive Task Force approved the Street Transportation Department to install high visibility crosswalks and stop bars to those areas of greatest need, balancing maintenance, budget limitations, and the need for expansion of street infrastructure with a focus on school zones and high schools. The department will also continue to focus on locations within the HIN.
Adding high visibility crosswalks and stop bars at all intersections and crossings is not a requirement in City Code, Arizona statute or in rules published by the Federal Highway Administration.
Staff recommends denying the petition but continue with installing high visibility crosswalks and stop bars to those areas of greatest need, balancing maintenance, budget limitations, and the need for expansion of street infrastructure with a focus on school zones and high schools.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Inger Erickson and the Street Transportation Department.