Bunts Road Plan Changes and Updates

The following roadway design changes made after the Public Meeting/Comments period:

Parking Lanes

The parallel parking lane was changed to the east (northbound Bunts Road) side of the pavement between Lakewood Heights Boulevard and Madison Avenue, and from Franklin Boulevard to Clifton Boulevard. This places the parking lane on the opposite side of the Shared Use Path within those limits.

Between Madison Avenue and Franklin Boulevard (adjacent to Lakewood High School), the parking lane will remain on the west (southbound Bunts Road) side of the pavement. Since there are limited driveways on the west side in the block, this will provide the maximum amount of parallel parking spaces. In the area adjacent to the driveways to the High School, the parking will be prohibited as necessary to provide the required sight distance to bicycles and pedestrians on the Shared Use Path from drivers during into these drives.

Leading Pedestrian Intervals

Several comments were received to consider including Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI) in the signal timing for pedestrians and bicycles on Bunts Road. The LPI gives pedestrians the opportunity to enter the crosswalk at an intersection 3 to 7 seconds before vehicles are given the green light. This helps the pedestrians better establish their presence in the crosswalk before vehicles can proceed. During project design, the timing at all signalized intersections on Bunts Road (with the exception of Lakewood Heights Boulevard) will be reviewed to determine if an LPI can be included without affecting the overall operations of the intersection.

Left Turn Lanes

Left turn lanes in both north and south bound directions will be added to Bunts Road at Franklin Boulevard.

Sidewalk and Crossing Improvements Near Giant Eagle Parking Lot

Communication has been started with representatives of Giant Eagle to address the driveways off Bunts Road. Improvements to these driveways will be made after these discussions.

Comments were received regarding the numerous pedestrians crossing Bunts south of the railroad tracks to access Giant Eagle and the safety concerns.  After further evaluation, a mid-block crossing with push button activated Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) has been added to the plans south of the railroad tracks (in addition to the planned RRFB crossing at Merl Avenue).  Below is a photo of a typical push button-activated RRFB.

Permeable Pavers

The pavement for the parking lanes has been changed to permeable pavers. This change allows for: 1) a distinction between the traveling lane and parking lane; and, 2) a reduction in storm water runoff.

A new separate storm sewer system will collect all the impervious surface runoff from the entire project site.  The existing storm mains will only service the private properties.  This improvement greatly reduces the potential for private property flooding.

Curb Bump-Outs

Detroit Ave. curb bump-outs have been added at the northwest and southeast corners of Detroit and Bunts to reduce the crosswalk lengths.