2. EXISTING CONDITIONS
The corridor experienced a total of 20pedestrian/ bicycle related crashes. Figure 2-9 illustrates the locations of the crashes where pedestrians and bicycles were involved. There were eight driveway/non-intersection related crashes. The highest concentrations of intersection-related pedestrian/bicycle crashes occurred at N. 15 th Street and at Bruce B Downs Boulevard with four pedestrian/bicycle crashes each. Based on the crash analysis, preventable intersections crashes such as left turn crashes (overall 14.6percent) canbe reducedbyproviding protected-left turn phasing at the signalized intersections. Additionally, pedestrian crashes may also be reduced by the implementation of a leading pedestrian interval at signalized intersection crossings as well as the addition of pedestrian signage for right turning vehicles to yield to pedestrians. Preventable mid-block crashes can reduced by sidewalks gap fill-in, properly marked bike lanes, and pedestrian level lighting, which also help to reduce such crashes occurring during dawn, dusk and night. E. 131 st Avenue at Bruce B Downs Boulevard is considered as a high crash location based on the overall 93 crashes reported. However, the crashes reported predominantly occurred in the north/south directions at the intersection. Six crashes were reported to have occurred on E. 131 st Avenue with one being a left turn crash and the second was a crash involving a pedestrian.
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Electric wheelchair user in the bicycle lane on E. 131 st Avenue with pedestrians in the background
E. 131 ST AVENUE PLAT STUDY PRELIMINARY LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION STUDY
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