Title
Presentation and Possible Action Giving Recommendation on Ashley Pond Safety Improvements Design
Recommended Action
I move that the Board give the following recommendation on the Ashley Pond Safety Improvement design: ______________.
Body
There have been all too many news stories of vehicles driving into pedestrian areas. As a stop-gap measure, we installed temporary, concrete road construction barriers along Trinity Drive during the 2025 summer concert season. In order to maintain this safety barrier for 2026, the concrete barriers returned and were painted green to at least reduce the aesthetic distraction. The goal of this project is to design and build the permanent barrier solution that complements the park by the 2027 summer concert season. Groundworks Studio has developed three preliminary concepts (shown in Attachment A, B, and C) of how we can provide a safety barrier to keep vehicles from entering Ashley Pond Park from Trinity Drive. The intent of this project is to improve the safety of everyone in this area, while enhancing the park at the same time.
Although a public survey is underway, it is desired to present all the concepts to Historic Preservation Advisory Board, Transportation Board, and Parks/Recreation Board and get feedback and recommendations.
Attachments
A. Concept 1
B. Concept 2
C. Concept 3
D. All Concepts