pedestrian crossings
Pedestrian crossings, flashing beacons, trails, and nearby sightline safety.
What to Watch
Watch for consultant pricing, a selected designer and funding for the Washington Street and Memorial Drive crossings, plus the final school-beacon locations in the 2027 budget.
Coming Up
Typically discussed at Public Works Committee. Check back when the next agenda is published.
The Story
Washington Street and 12th Street is the likely first location as Two Rivers seeks outside help to design pedestrian crossings. The city is also considering up to eight solar-powered school-area flashing beacons in its 2027 budget, while a West Twin riverfront bike and pedestrian trail has received the land access it needs to proceed.
Key Decisions
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passed City Council · May 4, 2026 26-087 Easement Agreement with Kozlowski Family for Public Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail Access
Motion to approve and authorize the City Staff to sign the easement agreement with Kozlowski Family for public bicycle and pedestrian trail access on behalf of the City
Record
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Riverside Foods asked about adding a marked mid-block pedestrian crossing on Wilson Street between 25th and 26th streets. Staff said the city had no formal policy for such requests and generally advised against them for safety reasons; Riverside Foods was asked to submit a written request with justification.
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The committee discussed the future possibility of closing that block of Wilson Street, but did not recommend it at the time because multiple property owners and possible utilities could be affected.
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City Council approved, 9-0, an easement with D & D Koz, LLC and Cory Koz Real Estate, LLC for a public bicycle and pedestrian trail along the West Twin riverfront, including site and parking improvements.
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Staff said the riverfront trail work was expected to be completed by the end of June.
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Staff proposed including solar-powered pedestrian flashing beacons at eight school-area intersections in the 2027 capital budget, estimated at about $7,500 per location.
Public Works Committee -
Staff reported that flashing lights near Magee and Koenig elementary schools and L.B. Clarke Middle School have been out of service for years, and the older single-bulb equipment may not meet current traffic-control standards.
Public Works Committee -
Police and engineering were assigned to review student walking routes and crossing-guard locations before choosing the school-beacon sites.
Public Works Committee -
With limited city engineering availability, staff said the city plans to seek consultant pricing for pedestrian-crossing plans and permits at Washington Street and Memorial Drive. Washington Street and 12th Street was identified as the likely first project.
Public Works Committee