Summary
After a pedestrian was struck in a downtown crosswalk while she had the walk signal — with no citation issued to the driver — residents pleaded for all-red crossings, signage, lower speeds and a consistent police process for pedestrian collisions. Staff reported the Johnson Avenue HAWK signal is working (74.67% compliant crossings) and a study of downtown all-stop signal conversion is underway.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Converting downtown signals to all-stop pedestrian phases is estimated in the six-figure range; a HAWK signal runs around $200,000.
Pedestrians downtown and near schools, St. Bernard's and Johnson Avenue.
Pedestrians hurt or killed in crosswalks — including Katie, struck two weeks before the meeting — and drivers confused by unclear right-of-way rules.
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