Intersection improvements completed at Cypress & Laurel Lakes Ave

The City just completed some minor safety improvements at the intersection of Cypress Street and Laurel Lakes Ave.  These improvements include new crosswalks on the north, south, and west legs of the intersection; a relocated pedestrian ramp on the southeast corner; and new sidewalk leading to the Safeway grocery store.

Pending Pedestrian Safety Improvements

The City of Laurel is currently making pedestrian safety improvements to two intersections: 1)  Park Ave and 9th Streets; and 2) Cypress St and Laurel Lakes.

The Improvements at 9th and Park include:

a. Extending the sidewalk on the west side 9th Street until it reach a location across from the playground entrance on the east side 9th street.

b. Installing a high-visibility crosswalk across 9th street.

c. Installing pedestrian crossing signs to warn motorists.

d. Updating sidewalk ramps for ADA compliance.

Park Ave and 9th Street

The Improvements at Cypress St and Laurel Lakes Ave include:

a.  Install sidewalk connecting Cypress Street to the Safeway grocery store and the rest of the shopping center.

b.  Relocate southeast sidewalk ramp in front of stop bar so that it is oriented with the receiving ramp on the southwest corner.

Cypress St and Laurel Lakes Ave

Upcoming Improvements to 4th & Cherry

This Spring, the City will make the following improvements to the Intersection of 4th and Cherry. Together, these modification will improve pedestrian and biker access to Gude Lake and its surrounding trails.

1. Construct a hiker/biker path from the pedestrian ramp to existing Gude Lake paths.(completed)
2. Widen the existing sidewalk between curb cuts to allow for both bicyclists and walkers. (under construction week of 11/8/2010)
3. Expand guard-rail openings (completed) and widen pedestrian ramps to 10 feet.
4. Re-stripe and re-sign 4th Street for on-street Bike Lanes (partially complete).