Pedestrian Safety At Main Street: Madison Funds New Walk Signals

MADISON, NJ — The Madison Borough Council is concerned about pedestrian safety, as evidenced by their recent adoption of a resolution to upgrade the pedestrian crossings at the intersections of Main Street with Waverly Place and Central Avenue.

The council approved an agreement with the state Department of Transportation (DOT) to replace the walk signals at the intersection as part of the borough's 2023 capital projects.

The new signals will include a feature that will allow pedestrians at all four crosswalks will be able to cross at the same time.

"New equipment and traffic timing will create an all-pedestrian walk phase, where all vehicles will have a red signal for pedestrians to cross safely," Councilwoman Rachel Ehrlich said.

Because Main Street is a state highway, Route 124, the proposal required DOT approval. When it comes to funding the project, under the approved agreement, the state will pay 75 percent of the total cost, with Madison covering the remaining 25 percent.

"I think this is a great move to respond to the pedestrian safety issues we’ve had at that corner and I’m so pleased we’re moving forward thanks to the advocacy of our State Assembly members with the NJDOT," Ehrlich said.