Consider Approval of Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) Agreement with NCDOT and Budget Amendment 2020-06

Summary: With this agreement, the town will be reimbursed $100,000 for the installation of Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at four NCDOT intersections:  Main St & Walnut St, Main St & Catawba Ave, Concord Rd & Faculty Dr, and Concord Rd & Thompson St.  These devices have been shown to improve motorist yielding behavior at all locations in town where they have been installed.  The devices greatly increase the awareness of pedestrians in the crosswalks at night.  If the agreement is approved, and the budget amended, the town can combine this project of 4 intersections with a town-funded project of 4 intersections, for a total of 8 intersection improvements.