Safety Recommendations S1. Install center-running median on East Berry Street to create a safer mobility environment and mitigate crashes. (See Segment A in Cross-Sections sections. According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), medians with marked crosswalks reduce pedestrian related crashes by 46%. S2. Install center-running median on Mitchell Boulevard to increase safety on the west side of Renaissance Square and promote a more walkable environment. S3. Stripe two-way left turn lane on Miller Avenue from Eastland Street to US-287 This recommendation is also present in the City of Fort Worth High Injury Network Corridor Evaluation Report. S4. Implement corridor improvements on Eastland Street such as: z Refresh Stop Bars
Figure 31. Proposed Cross-Section for Mitchell Boulevard
Figure 32. Proposed Cross-Section for Eastland Street
z High-visibility crosswalks z Stripe on-street parking
z Lower speed limit from 30mph to 25mph A reduce speed limit increases reaction time for drivers and improves the integration of walkers and bicycling to the street.
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