Enhancing Pedestrian Safety: Bollards on 7th St., Franklin Ave.

Bollards are being installed this week at the northwest and southwest corners of Franklin Avenue and Seventh Street, in front of Leo’s and The French Workshop, to enhance pedestrian safety.

Public Works Superintendent Joseph DiFrancisco gave a presentation on Seventh Street safety during the February 6, 2020 Board meeting. At the request of the Board, Mr. DiFrancisco offered recommendations to improve safety for residents and visitors who frequent Seventh Street. Some areas of concern that were addressed included the corners of Seventh Street and Franklin Avenue, crosswalk safety as well as other areas that feature outdoor dining. A meeting was held with members of the Police, Engineering, Street and Public Works Departments to study the current layout, determine vulnerabilities and come up with solutions.

It was determined that several areas needed protection. Mr. DiFrancisco proposed the placement of six bollards near Leo’s and six bollards near The French Workshop. Additional proposed areas for bollards include the entrance to Field 7S by Natural Market and the entrance to Field 7S from Hilton Avenue. Final locations of bollards will not be determined until the areas are marked out for utilities.