Commissioners approve community-funded crosswalk at Wildlife Discovery Center

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners voted June 2 to approve an agreement with the Friends of the Wildlife Discovery Center to install a painted crosswalk and signage on Lakeshore Drive near the Wildlife Discovery Center (facility owned by Idaho Fish and Game). Road and Bridge staff said the friends group would fund the painted crosswalk and crosswalk signage, and the county would install the purchased signs and relocate a couple of 35 mph signs to improve sight lines.

Road and Bridge told the board the proposed location has adequate sight distance despite a blind corner about 535–536 feet east; staff also confirmed legal reviewed the agreement. The board moved, seconded and approved entering into the agreement, and authorized the chair to sign.

The crosswalk is intended to improve pedestrian safety for center visitors and trail users. Installation and maintenance responsibilities are specified in the agreement to allow the friends group to provide funding while Road and Bridge manages installation of regulatory signs.