HomeMy WebLinkAbout130POLICY FOR MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO SIGNAL SYSTEMS AT PEDESTRIAN
STREET CROSSINGS
Purpose:
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines defining minor modifications, to signal systems
and their application to projects at signalized intersections that include pedestrian street
crossings.
Definition:
Minor Modifications. Traffic slgnal work such as routine maintenance, cabinet upgrades,
loop/video detection installation and repairs, pedestrian and traffic signal head upgrades, and
relocation of pedestrian pushbuttons that do not involve sidewalk construction that touches
ramps or landings are defined as minor modifications that do not require additional
improvements to meet full accessibility requirements.
Application:
The City will make minor modifications to signalized intersections in accordance with this policy
without the necessity of making those additional modifications necessary to meet full
accessibility requirements, includingAPS improvements;
The City will construct other signal upgrades including APS improvements, and ramp and
landing improvements at signalized intersections in compliance with The 2005 Draft Public
Rights of Way Accessibility Guidelines as maybe amended or replaced and adopted by the
Department of Justice (PROWAG) in accordance with its Transition Plan.
The City of Renton Transition Plan provides for:
1. A fund to Install pedestrian improvements in response to requests.
2. Inclusion of pedestrian improvements in accordance with PROWAG standards in street
and pedestrian capital improvement projects.
3. Systematic citywide funding and upgrading of crosswalks, ramps, landings and
pedestrian signals in accordance with an Inventory analysis and schedule.
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