The Blanco Citizens’ Assembly
Wheels & Feet Task Force Ho

Pedestrian Safety Workshop September 24, 2003 Area of study - Blanco Square Sponsored locally by Wheels and Feet Task Force Leadership provided by Preston Tyree, the Executive Director of Community Mobility Institute, a non-profit corporation performing research and education in transportation issues that affect our neighborhoods.     Problem locations identified during the workshop: Crosswalks at Hwy 281 and 3rd, Hwy 281 and 4th Crosswalks at Pecan and 3rd, Pecan and 4th Need sidewalks on outside perimeter of town square Modification of turn lane on Hwy 281 between 3rd and 4th streets 83 foot width of 3rd, 4th, and Pecan Streets Recommendation/changes the group decided on at the workshop: Improve/install sidewalks on both sides of the street in the square area Install pedestrian friendly curb extensions at all crosswalks Install crosswalks at Hwy 281 and 3rd, Hwy 281 and 4th add 4th crosswalk), Pecan and 3rd, and Pecan and 4th Modify turn lane on Hwy 281 between 3rd and 4th  Other ideas presented were Opening for traffic of undeveloped portions of 1st and 2nd Streets Medians to help control traffic Improve Pecan Street for pedestrians and motor vehicles See Pedestrian Safety Resolution adopted by the Blanco City Council and forwarded to TxDOT.  See www.transtexas.org for more information on Pedestrian Safety Workshops.   Home

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