The Central Ninth neighborhood is one of Salt Lake City's most walkable and transit-connected districts; however, pedestrian and bicycle safety remains a concern. This project will deliver targeted safety upgrades that improve crossings, visibility, and driver awareness in key locations that access open spaces, while also strengthening connections to the 9 Line Trail.

The proposal:
New crosswalks crossing West Temple at Mead Ave, with road striping, roadway narrowing with concrete planters to calm traffic, and solar-powered push-button LED crosswalk beacons (RRFB) for greater visibility, without the need for trenching.

Six solar-powered street lights located in the park strip along Mead Avenue, between West Temple and 200 W. Two lights are positioned on the south side of Mead Avenue between West Temple and Jefferson Street. Four lights will be on the north side of Mead Ave. between Jefferson St and 200 W, with double lights pointing at the sidewalk and street.

Solar-powered push-button crosswalk beacons at 900 S. crossings at Jefferson St. and Washington St. enhance pedestrian visibility.

A street light on the southwest corner of Jefferson St. and 900 S to illuminate the 9 Line crossing of Jefferson St.

Motion-activated LED warning signs on the 9 Line Trail crossings at West Temple and State St. alert drivers to stop for pedestrians and cyclists.

Angled parking striping on the north side of Mead Ave from Jefferson St to 200 W and also on the east side of Jefferson St. from Mead Ave to Goltz Ave. 

These upgrades will make walking and biking in Central Ninth safer and more user-friendly. This project combines proven traffic-calming strategies with highly visible crosswalk technology to meet Salt Lake City's goals for equitable, safe, and multimodal transportation, while reinforcing the neighborhood's role as a vibrant and walkable area.