Summary
Committee members want pedestrians to get a head start at crossings, but the city's five-section signal heads make that impossible without confusing left-turning drivers. Andrew Sherman said intersections are where he's come closest to being hit.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Federal SS4A grant covered the planning work; implementation would rely on future grants and local matching funds.
Pedestrians crossing at busy intersections, especially downtown.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee - Oct 14, 2026
A federally funded plan to eliminate fatal and serious-injury crashes across the La Crosse region, built on ten years of crash data and public input. It prioritizes a high-injury network — just 11.5% of roads causing two-thirds of serious crashes — and proposes roundabouts, separated bike lanes, and quick-build crossing demos. The LAPC Policy Board votes on adoption next week.
Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee - May 12, 2026
Committee members want pedestrians to get a head start at crossings, but the city's five-section signal heads make that impossible without confusing left-turning drivers. Andrew Sherman said intersections are where he's come closest to being hit.
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