3. RECOMMENDATIONS
Figure 3-9: E. 131 st Avenue Neighborhood Typical Section
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Recommendation 12: Create a mid-block crossing at the fire station and formalize the existing crossing at N. 20 th Street. Currently, no marked crosswalks exist between N. Nebraska Avenue and N. 15 th Street on E. 131 st Avenue, a distance of 0.5 miles. A mid- block crossing near the fire station would help pedestrians and electric wheelchair users more safely cross the road. In addition, a crossing of E. 131 st Avenue exists on the eastern side of the intersection with N. 19 th Street, but the crossing
lacks appropriate curb ramps, truncated half domes and is inconsistent with other crosswalks along the corridor with simply two bars and no zebra striping. Given the lack of safety amenities and inconsistent form, many drivers and pedestrians may not realize this is a marked crossing. Formalizing the crossing would provide a safer environment for all users.
E. 131 ST AVENUE PLAT STUDY PRELIMINARY LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION STUDY
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