Background/Discussion
The Iowa DOT Traffic Safety Improvement Program provides safety funds to cities, counties and the DOT for roadway safety improvements, research, studies or public information initiatives. The program is funded annually with 0.5 percent of Iowa’s Road Use Tax Fund.
Public Works submitted an application for funding under the category of traffic control devices and was successful in being selected for the program.
The proposed project replaces the existing, nonconforming MUTCD traffic signal at the intersection of North Broadway and Hunter Avenue with a pedestrian hybrid beacon, commonly known as a High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) signal, which adheres to MUTCD. The Public Works Department will also update the curb ramp to meet ADA standards. These improvements will improve the safety of the pedestrian crossing of North Broadway that provides direct access to Hoover Elementary School and also serves Gerald W. Kirn Junior High School.
The project was selected for partial funding and received $40,000 in Traffic Safety Funds.
The total cost estimate for the project is $94,000. This project was included in the FY19 CIP with a budget of $60,000 in Sales Tax Funds.
The project is scheduled to be constructed during the summer break from school in 2019.