Pedestrian Safety Study Request Archived

620-634 Pavonia Ave Jersey City, NJ, 07306, USA Show on Map Hide Map
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Issue ID:

11865134

Submitted To:

Traffic

Category:

Pedestrian Safety Study Request

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Neighborhood:

Journal Square

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Description

This is a new "temporary" crosswalk installed more than 3 weeks ago.
It was put in to divert pedestrian traffic on the north side of Pavonia away from the construction site at 616 Pavonia (Homestead Place). See Issue ID: 11756659
Curb ramps for wheelchairs, etc. need to be installed on both sides of the street.
There is only one single small sign on the north side of the street: "Sidewalk Closed >> Cross Here".
Larger signs are needed on both sides, as well as large pedestrian crossing signage.
The 3 guy wires from the nearby wood pole obstruct half the crosswalk on the south side of Pavonia. They are a real hazard to pedestrians, especially the visually impaired.
The guy wires need additional plastic guards installed to protect pedestrians. Better yet, two signposts with metal sheets between them could be installed to completely block off the hazard.
At Pavonia & Homestead there is a Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacon ( RRFB ) installation that pedestrians can actuate when they want to cross Pavonia Ave.
There are two signals, one at each end of the crosswalk, which have yellow LED lights to warn oncoming vehicles. A button is mounted on each pole below the beacons and signs.
Both sides normally flash when either button is pressed.
They have not been working properly for more than a month. See Issue ID: 11712358
RRFBs should be installed at this new crosswalk.

also asked...
Q. What pedestrian and traffic safety elements would you like the city to consider?
A. 6. Traffic: Other Traffic/Safety Study Request

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