ORDINANCE NO. 240533
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Sponsor: Councilman Bunch
Amending Chapter 70, Code of Ordinances, entitled "Traffic and Vehicles" by enacting a new section 70-962 entitled "Pedestrian signal programming policies and standards" for the purpose of instituting policies and standards related to pedestrian crossing signals; establishing an effective date; and directing the City Manager to provide periodic updates regarding implementation progress every 45 days to the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Operations Committee.
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WHEREAS, pedestrian safety is a key component of Vision Zero; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes creating clear policies and standards for pedestrian crossing signals will benefit all Kansas Citians; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section 1. That Chapter 70, Code of Ordinances, Traffic Control Signs, Signals, and Devices, is hereby amended by enacting a new Section 70-962 for the purpose of creating a standard for pedestrian crossing signals, to read as follows:
Sec. 70-962. Pedestrian signal programming policies and standards.
(a) General principles. For all signalized intersections:
1. Pedestrian Demand shall be used to determine locations where pedestrian signals are to be automated.
2. Exceptions to the automated pedestrian signals shall have a clearly explained rationale.
(b) Lower demand intersections and exceptions.
1. Pedestrian signals shall always activate on both sides of the street when the signal is pressed.
2. When the length of the green light phase is equal to or greater than the length of the pedestrian crossing time, the pedestrian signal shall be active when the green light is activated.
3. When the length of the green light phase is long enough, the pedestrian signal shall still activated after green light begins.
4. The pedestrian signal change interval shall last until the vehicular yellow signal begins.
(c) Principles based on demand.
1. Tier One: Specific intersections and c...
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