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Safer Roadways: A Complete Streets Guide
Raised crosswalks are appropriate for high pedestrian volume locations, particularly in locations when yielding to people in crosswalks has been problematic and has resulted in crashes. They can be placed at mid-block
or at an intersection. A single raised crosswalk reduces the 85 th percentile speeds to the range of 20-30 MPH when crossing the crosswalk. 34 They serve a dual purpose of enhancing the experience of people walking through an intersection and calming traffic; thus, raised crosswalks situated parallel to main roads can slow
traffic turning from larger roads onto smaller side streets. Raised crosswalks work well in combination with curb extensions in transition zones. Considerations Raised crosswalks should be signed and marked. Detectable warning strips are required at the edge of the sidewalk. Raised crosswalks may not be appropriate for streets with higher target speeds. Emergency vehicle routes should be considered when placing raised crosswalks. Right ‐ Turn Channelization Islands Raised Mid-block Crosswalk, FHWA Traffic Calming ePrimer
In Urban General (C4) and Suburban Residential (C3R) , Suburban Town (C3T) , and Suburban Commercial (C3C) contexts, right‐turn lanes should generally be avoided as they increase the size of the intersection, the pedestrian crossing distance, and the likelihood of right‐turns‐on‐red by inattentive motorists. However, where there are heavy volumes of right-turns, a right‐turn lane may be the best solution to provide additional vehicle capacity without adding additional lanes in the
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intersection. For turns onto roads with only one through lane and where truck turning movements are rare, providing a small corner radius at the right‐turn lane often provides
34 FHWA Traffic Calming ePrimer, https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/speedmgt/ePrimer_modules/module3pt2.cfm#mod314
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