As part of the corridor study, property access should also be assessed to reduce turning conflicts. Driveway consolidation or turn restrictions should be implemented where necessary. Where driveways can be converted to right-in-right- out, raised medians can be installed to restrict traffic and calm traffic. Pedestrian Facilities It is recommended to reconstruct driveways so that sidewalks remain level, which establishes pedestrian right of way. Many of the intersecting streets create T - intersections and do not have marked crosswalks across Pennsylvania Avenue. • It is recommended to study the corridor for mid - block crossing opportunities at regular intervals with a focus on bus stop locations. • Bus stop locations should also be evaluated for relocation or consolidation so that they are located adjacent to crosswalks and in areas where there is ample right -of-way for bus stop amenities. There are multiple crosswalks along Pennsylvania Ave in front of the medical centers, between 5 th Ave and 7 th Ave. • It is recommended to create an accessible pedestrian route to these crosswalks, across driveways, and to the parking deck access points. These crossings should be marked with high visibility paint and appropriate signage so that drivers yield to pedestrians. Bicycle Facilities Intermittent directional bikes lanes were observed east of the corridor limits at South Freeway and end at the S Henderson Street intersection. Between these two, bicycle facilities transition between bike lanes and sharrow. The bike lanes are often adjacent to on-street parking. • To ensure bicycle safety along the corridor, it is recommended that buffered bicycle lanes be installed along the corridor; buffered by on - street parking is preferred. Directional bike lanes should have high visibility intersection crossing and driveway crossing markings and appropriate signage.
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