Walk+Bike+Roll Randolph

You may have noticed that the in-street pedestrian signs that were located at 4 crosswalks in the downtown have been removed. Our Walk+Bike+Roll Randolph group (WBRR) secured grant funding and donations for these signs and worked with the Town of Randolph for approval to install the signs. The locations were chosen where known pedestrian safety concerns had been identified through public meetings and other input. 

These signs are used in numerous VT communities and around the U.S. Their purpose is to draw driver’s attention to the crosswalk and to slow traffic as it traverses these critical locations. Each of the locations had challenges around keeping the sign relatively close to the crosswalk while allowing turning vehicles (especially larger ones or those with trailers) adequate space. We responded to feedback and adjusted sign locations several times. Overall response to the signs was positive. 

However, recent concerns resulted in the Town asking us to temporarily remove the signs to reassess where they can be located to provide continued safety for people walking, while minimizing conflicts with vehicle traffic. We look forward to having those discussions with the Town and coming up with a plan to redeploy the signs in the near future. WBRR is committed to education and infrastructure changes to make Randolph safe for people using bicycles or walking. If you want to learn more about WBRR, please visit our website at walkbikerandolph.org.