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As you drive through Alameda,
you will see the "Keep Kids Alive. Drive
25"
message on vehicles and in neighborhoods.
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These signs, compliments of the Alameda Police Department,
are posted at all the City’s entrances. |
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Thank you to Public Works for installing new high visibility
school crosswalk signs at 10 elementary schools. This
projectwas done in conjunction with Walk & Roll to
School Day. |
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In partnership with Public Works, the yellow pylons were
installed to highlight this very wide Lum School Otis
Street crosswalk. These attract drivers' attention and
provide increased visibility and safety for the crossing
guards and for the children. The street is so wide two
crossing guards are required. (Thank you to the Bank of
Alameda and Dawna Dowdell for the camera and picture taking.) |
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Encinal & Versailles. After years of resident complaints
and a near-fatal accident, islands and stop signs were
installed on Encinal to make the intersection a four-way
stop. |
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These paddle in-pavement pedestrian warning signs
have been installed throughout Alameda. They have been
very effective in drawing attention to those in the crosswalk |
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High visibility crosswalks painted around eight elementary
schools. |
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Challenges
Below are some examples of the problems PFA is trying
to correct.
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Vehicles parked too close to crosswalks force pedestrians
to walk out into the street to see and to be seen. This
is extremely dangerous and particularly for someone in
a wheelchair or for a small child. |
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Broken sidewalks are all too frequent and most often only
receive a temporary fix as in this photo. High pedestrian
traffic areas such as hospitals, schools, senior centers,
and business districts receive first priority. The balance
are repaired in chronological order, some of which could
take up to two years. |
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Bus stop at Third and Atlantic. Pedestrians, persons with
disabilities, and the elderly have to slog through the
dirt and mud to wait for a bus. No cement pad, no bench
(which are installed at Poggi and Atlantic). This is unacceptable. |
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Pedestrians Beware!
Pedestrians, however, must be constantly vigilant when
crossing a street. Look first before crossing, wear bright
clothes (especially at night), and don't assume a vehicle
will stop. |
