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6,/5/84 Page -20- the crossing east of the intersection than west of the intersection. The signal must bE~ set back 150' from. the intersection so the children would have to walk across Washington, walk to the west 150', across the street and then back to Washington to continue southward to the school. Councilman Luce inquired - is it anticipated then. that there would be another pedestrian activated crossing light further to the west that would pick up some of the Con- tinental View. subdivision? Mr•. Wurl replied - no, what is anticipated is that they would walk along the north side of the street and cross at this crossing. Sometime in the future signalization would be placed at the intersection of Washington St. Director Kasch stated that according to estimated projected population figures full signalization at Washington St. probably would not be warranted for another 4 years. The reason for the pedestrain signal being placed east of Washington St. was that it was almost dead center between Continental View, Mesa Point, and the future build out at Hunter's Ridge and Ponderosa. At the time that full signalization is made at Washington 5t. the pedestrian crossing would be eliminated and located at a different site where it is needed. Councilwoman Morris Stated that she did not favor the pedestrian signal east of Washington St. She further stated the reality right now is that the children are going to walk directly across South Boulder Road underneath the power lines. Mrs. Morris favored further study on the South Boulder Road pedestrian crossing before calling for bids. She also commented that some people had asked if it would be possible on the corners on Kenneday or Washington St. particularly that on the end of each street on Washington to have the curb angled down fo:r the bicycle traffic so that children wi:11 be encouraged to ride their bikes on the=_ sidewalkss opposed to in the streets. ShE, also suggested crossing guards at the he<~vy crossing times and would like to have this studied.