This issue is still open. No resolution.

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I filed a request for a new pedestrian traffic signal at 44th and Cedar Ave S. Your reference number is 276326.

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Harry

It surely would be nice to get that crosswalk at 44th! I saw a couple with a baby stroller waiting to cross in rush hour the other night...they were still waiting when I could no longer see them in my rear view mirror several blocks down the road...

This seems like a very good idea to me.

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Reference # 276326

The request for a Traffic Signal/Crosswalk at E 44th and Cedar Ave S was submitted to Public Works on July 24, 2009. The request was closed on August 14, 2009 with the notation "Case Closed no changes at this time"

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Harry

We appreciate your email.

We have submitted a service request to our Public Works Department. Your reference number is 293876. Depending on the nature of the pedestrian issue, some requests can be completed within days or weeks while others may take months or years to investigate and resolve.

I've enclosed all of the comments from the forum for Public Works.

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Harry

Harry: Does this mean the case is closed, as a crosswalk is scheduled to be painted at 44th & Cedar, or is the case closed because the city does not deem it necessary? Please advise.

OK - here's what is needed at this intersection (44th & Cedar Avenue):
(1) A crosswalk painted at the intersection.
(2) A "State Law: Yield to Pedestrians in Crosswalk"
sign placed in the center of the street (see photo attached).
(3) Signs placed on the boulevards several yards north and south of the intersection with the "Pedestrian Crossing" universal picture (see photo attached).
(4) A thick bold white line painted parallel to the crosswalk showing traffic where they should stop (see photo attached).
Please re-evaluate this intersection given the above suggestions, which would help alleviate the safety concerns that there is not a stop light at the intersection.

Hey Guys,

We lobbied for these in New Haven, CT last year.
My community org bought the first three and then we watched the speeds drop and tons of people saying that the cars were actually stopping for them.

(You can search for pedestrian sign in New Haven and check archived issues to hear testimony)

A year later the city has placed them at every unsignalized crosswalk.

I am a huge Ped Sign evangelist if you can't tell.
They are awesome! Good Luck.

Ped signs and some paint would be great! Sounds like an immensely effective solution for little- to no money. In fact, I'm sure the neighborhood groups would buy the signs!

What are you waiting for, Minneapolis?

I can think of many examples of crosswalks in the city where paint and signs are making life safer for pedestrians, even without stoplights.

The City of Mpls has agreed to install temporary curb bump outs at this intersection Spring of 2011. This should help visually cue drivers to slow their speeds. The bumpouts will reduce the distance curb to curb for pedestrians crossing the street at this intersection. (See attached for footprint.)
We are also researching doing some native plantings at this intersection to create visual interest, again with the purpose of lowering speeds.
Thanks to city council members Elizabeth Glidden and John Quincy for your many efforts to help make this happen.

The City of Minneapolis has agreed to install temporary curb bump outs at this intersection Spring 2011. (See attached photo.) This will hopefully visually cue drivers to slow their speeds and will also reduce the distance pedestrians have to cross at this intersection. We are also looking at doing some native plantings at this location to add additional visual interest and slow traffic.
Thanks to council members Elizabeth Glidden and John Quincy for their help in making this possible.

woo hoo! thanks for the great news Jeri

The city installed seasonal "bump outs" to help slow traffic. Doesn't seem to have done too much, as they are hard to see. They need to be orange or some other color than white. I think this is the best we can get at this intersection.

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Dear Jeri,

We appreciate your email.

The City no longer installs or maintains speed humps/bumps, speed tables, or traffic calming devices due to budget reductions.

The most effective approach to addressing vehicle speeding issues or moving violations is through police enforcement. Please contact your Police Precinct to request an increase in patrol and enforcement.

Speed issues or traffic calming are also supported by placing mobile speed measuring devices ‘Speed Trailer’ on the street to inform drivers of excessive speeds.

Please use the following link to request a ‘Speed Trailer’

http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/traffic/speed-trailer.asp
Regarding the request for crosswalks, marked crosswalks are only used as a channelizing devices at signal controlled locations and school patrolled locations. a marked crosswalk has not been proven to ba a safety device

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John