This February 2012 photo looking East across Newstead at Duncan shows a crosswalk that’s clearly not ADA-compliant — no curb ramps! Decorative brick was a higher priority.In March 2015 utility work was going on at this intersection.My next visit was October 9th, by then I noticed they did build curb ramps following the utility work.
Not sure why the crosswalk is so wide, far wider than the ramps on each end. Duncan Ave is a long way from being pedestrian-friendly.
I think the answer to your question can be found in your high school trig text. Based on what I can see in the last photo, the ramps at either end are located on different radii, which would explain why the width of the crosswalk had to be increased to incorporate both curb cuts–like making a 45 degree miter cut when a stair nosing is arched.
I walk on Duncan all the time (when it is not under construction), and I really didn’t see the need for this traffic light. It just makes car traffic move faster. The one at Newstead and Clayton seems a little more justifiable. But at least they all have decent curb ramps now.
I hadn’t picked up on the added traffic signal. In my view it was added because in putting in ramps they didn’t want to slow cars with too many pedestrians, The signal keeps the balance of power firmly with vehicles.
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I think the answer to your question can be found in your high school trig text. Based on what I can see in the last photo, the ramps at either end are located on different radii, which would explain why the width of the crosswalk had to be increased to incorporate both curb cuts–like making a 45 degree miter cut when a stair nosing is arched.
I walk on Duncan all the time (when it is not under construction), and I really didn’t see the need for this traffic light. It just makes car traffic move faster. The one at Newstead and Clayton seems a little more justifiable. But at least they all have decent curb ramps now.
I hadn’t picked up on the added traffic signal. In my view it was added because in putting in ramps they didn’t want to slow cars with too many pedestrians, The signal keeps the balance of power firmly with vehicles.