Crosswalks

Crosswalks are an essential element of the City’s pedestrian network. In 2015 the City Council adopted an order establishing an official list of crosswalks, which was published on the website of the Department of Public Services. DPS updated this inventory in 2023, focusing on line painting details.

Over the years, some crosswalks have been added and a few have disappeared. There are also some locations where additional crosswalks should be considered, either because the distance between existing crosswalks is too long or because high traffic speeds or volumes make it challenging to cross the street safely.

Newburyport Livable Streets has been reviewing the crosswalk situation across the City. We are updating the City’s inventory and breaking it down ward by ward so that those who know an area of the City best can more easily evaluate conditions and provide input.

As part of this effort, we will be looking not only at crosswalk locations but also at their conditions, lighting and accessibility for those with mobility challenges. Crosswalk design is important for visibility.

Resources

City of Newburyport Active Crosswalks List
– Approved by City Council, 2015 (PDF)
– DPS Update, 2023 (PDF)

Guides

National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO):
– Urban Street Design Guide: Crosswalks and Crossings
– Global Street Design Guide: Pedestrian Crossing Types