Absolutely agree! Not only are they now unsightly after a very short time since installation, the current crosswalks do not offer adequate safety for walkers.

I liked the crosswalks and their vibrant, non-traditional colors and symbols, which also comply with environmental design research that indicates that making a place and signage ‘custom looking and people-made’ rather than just ‘same old plain technical looking’ standard causes drivers to slow down.

If it needs touching up, that’s to be expected. Let the City staff consider their options.

The problem is cars going too fast over the crosswalks and scraping their undersides, even after they’ve been warned by signage. Maybe fines, speed enforcement, cameras to catch speeders, or a ‘shaming squad’ could help. Or make all such crossing a full stop for all vehicles. The crosswalk itself is not misbehaving;)

Crosswalks are intended primarily for safety of pedestrians. Drivers respond to standard designs that tell them standard safety messages, such as STOP for pedestrians. That is why we have a standard shape for stop signs, as opposed to freeform information signs.

We want our neighborhood crosswalk to warn drivers to stop for pedestrians. As long as it is properly maintained, we do not need to have drawings of footprints and dog paws on the crosswalk. We need crosswalks that send a strong message to drivers: this is a crosswalk for walkers.

Will take up with City Engineer

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.

Acknowledged

The crosswalk in front of 230 East Ponce de Leon Ave is almost invisible to cars. Aside from the deterioration, if the sloped sides were painted, white or yellow, the slope would be visible. Cars are constantly speeding over the bumps, making very loud noise and creating an unsafe condition. Easy fix for a bad problem.

Cars continue to drive straight over due to Lack of Visibility. Is the City choosing to ignore this safety issue?

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