Pedestrian crossing beacon requests held
Summary
Tarl Knight's requests for rapid-flashing beacons near Tank Park and on South Broadway were sent back to the Traffic Commission for January 26 — kids crossing to parks remain the sticking point.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Feb 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
None approved; an RRFB typically costs tens of thousands of dollars per crossing.
Potentially, children and families crossing to South Broadway area parks if beacons are installed.
Neighborhoods waiting on crossing improvements face continued delay.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Common Council - Feb 3, 2026
Resident Tarl Knight asked for rapid-flash crossing beacons where kids cross South Ashland and South Broadway to reach parks — the requests were placed on file for study.
Traffic, Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission - Jan 26, 2026
The Shipyard neighborhood association asked for flashing beacons to help kids cross South Ashland and South Broadway to reach parks. The city says better alternatives exist at Ashland and may paint new crosswalks on Broadway this spring.
Common Council - Jan 20, 2026
Tarl Knight's requests for rapid-flashing beacons near Tank Park and on South Broadway were sent back to the Traffic Commission for January 26 — kids crossing to parks remain the sticking point.
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