I will refer this issue to our Construction Inspections division to find out more about the construction project on the sidewalk. I suspect the reason a crosswalk has not been installed is because there is a signalized crosswalk very close to here at Tucker Street. To install a signal here that would be pedestrian-activated only would likely not work well with the cycle on the rest of the street, but I will ask that the traffic engineering division respond to this. The construction of the Hampton Inn on this corner may require the installation of a traffic signal. Will check on all these things and will update this issue when staff have had a chance to respond.

A painted crosswalk is certainly better than no crosswalk at all...with or without the cross-light. For under $100 I suspect, a painted crosswalk can be installed. If it needs to be ripped up/sand blasted in a month or three for something more permanent to go in, that's still money well spent. It should definatly be a priority issue, and not a 'committee' one...thanks.

I'm afraid painted, unsignalized crosswalks are generally considered more dangerous than no crosswalk at all. They give pedestrians an enhanced feeling of safety while not actually providing it on such a busy road as Glenwood Ave. If we were to install a crosswalk it would have to be signalized, either as a pedestrian-activated ped-only signal or a full intersection traffic signal. I will have more on this when our traffic engineering division responds.

With the added hotel traffic, a signal will become more urgent at this Glenwood intersection. Please at least have the engineers consider at flashing orange light and sign posted to watch for pedestrians.

A contractor will be on site tomorrow to repair the brick pavers in the sidewalk. Will update on the crosswalk / signal issue when traffic engineers have had a chance to respond.

I agree, the length of time to fix the sidewalk here is just unacceptable.

I'll check out the site this afternoon and post. If that's the case, thanks for moving so quickly. Important to note why this issue became an issue. What happened, to allow such an important sidewalk/curb to be in such a dangerous state of disrepair for so long? While I don't expect the city to 'know everything', and while this web site is great and worked...something went wrong for this to happen. Not just a 'tad dangerous' - but EXTREMELY dangerous to walkers. A substantial drop off, poor light at night, old folks home 50 yrds away, drunk college kids after 11pm, etc etc. Can we identify where the communication breakdown occured, and fix it? I was close to posting a pic on the curb/sidewalk outside of The Hue, across from City Hall. Those pavers were torn up for 3 weeks before fixed. A curb/sidewalk that again gets heavy, heavy use (with City employees), on a fast, dangerous street (Dawson). Just another example of the system failure....let's fix that.

One of our inspectors met with the contractors on site today. They have repaired one area (NW corner) but still have to do some underground work in the other area (NE corner). We requested that they maintain all appropriate signage. We also requested that they install compacted ABC stone and maintain this area until they can reinstall the pavers. All of this work is directly related to the new construction at that location.

The Contractor stated that they had circled these areas last night with the yellow caution tape but it was removed during the evening.

We will continue to monitor the area and make contact with the contractors as needed.

I'll leave this one open for now for more information on the signal and crosswalk.

Thanks for the update. Saw the site Tue evening around 5pm. Pavers were 80% complete, and still working, which was nice to see.

The contractor is lying. I can't make it any more clear than that. The last time I saw any caution tape there was around New Years, and it was just lying on thr ground - no barrels or anything. This corner has been torn up for 30 days - before the current grading started on that house/job site. There have been no cones or anything blocking the dangerous conditions.

The real issue again is how we as a City let this happen (like the corner at The Hue apartments). Contractors are going to lie (shocker, I know). Utility work does need to happen - but if utility work is done one day, the street/sidewalk should be repaired (or temp, patch) the next. 30 days shouldn't go by. A street shouldn't be torn up unless the work is ready to occur, and be completed right then. If the parts aren't on hand, then wait until they are. I'd advocate sharp fines for contractors in situations such as this. This is not a sidewalk that no one uses.

As to the crosswalk over Glenwood Ave at that site - something needs to be there. I fundamentally disagree with the comment that an unmarked/unlit crosswalk is more dangerous than no crosswalk, but I'm sure the traffic engineer (Eric Lamb?) has those stats. However, I know of many cities throughout the country that have crosswalks with no lights. They use embedded lights in the roadway/signage/flags/etc...but they get it done. The State DOT (owner of Glenwood?) is a throwback to the 30's. We need to fix this crosswalk/add a crosswalk - and not really worry about the DOT. When it comes to the safety of Raleigh residents, they can lead, or get out of the way. Personally - they should get out of the way.

Thx for getting on this sidewalk problem so quickly.

Right now there are no plans for a signalized or marked crossing at this intersection. As is our normal practice we will re-evaluate the intersection once the hotel is up and operating. There is a signalized crosswalk a short block away in either direction at Glenwood and at Tucker Street. There is currently construction going on both on the east and west sides of this intersection which we realize creates quite a challenge for pedestrians seeking to go toward Glenwood Ave. We are encouraging both contractors to minimize the amount of time the sidewalks are closed, but it is necessary in both cases to close the sidewalks to allow construction to take place safely, and the timing is unfortunate. We'll continue to monitor and work to re-open one or both sides ASAP.