Will take up with City Engineer

City Engineer issue

Please leave this open until crosswalks are repaired. The crosswalks in their current state are not easily visible. If the colorful patterned crosswalk designs are repairable please do so. If they are not repairable please replace with a traditional paint based crosswalk pattern.

Robert -

Thank you for your concern. Prior to installation, the City carefully considered the options to provide safe and interesting crosswalks in our downtown area. The selected material is designed to retain its color as it wears down over time. For this reason, the City does not have immediate plans to replace the current crosswalks.

I understand that not all resident would choose this type of crosswalk. However, since installation, we have not received many complaints about these crosswalks. Some people prefer the new crosswalks and many seem to like them. I would be happy to talk with you about this over a phone call especially if there are 2-3 specific places where the material has worn away. You can reach me directly at 678.553.6570. John Maximuk, Director, DEC office.

I agree. This is a SAFETY issue. It is not about aesthetics and art. At least please add more effective signage for drivers.

The lack of calls does not mean there is a lack of concern. I live downtown and OFTEN hear complaints about the crosswalks. We need safety as we walk across the street. The cars are speeding through downtown, and many distracted and in-a-hurry drivers do not see pedestrians.
I often have to flag cars down by frantically waving my arms before crossing at one of the new crosswalks. This is not an issue that is solved with artistic solutions. We need safety in crossing. Drivers do not heed the art on the street. In addition, funding was used to apply these crosswalks, and now they are deteriorating beneath the traffic. Shouldn’t we get our money back from the source?

Acknowledged

Closing this older request. Please email cara.scharer@decaturga.com with any questions.