• Where bus stops exist along the directional bike lanes, it is recommended to construct floating bus stop s with appropriate pavement markings and signage to better manage pedestrians crossing the bike lane. Intersection - Focused Recommendations The following observations were made at specific intersections along Pennsylvania Avenue: S Main Street This is a signalized intersection. There are sidewalks and bike lanes on all approaches. There are curb extensions at the intersection to shorten crossing distances and to delineate marked, on - street parking on all legs of the intersection. All pedestrian signals are visible, and all pedestrian buttons are easily accessible with audible feedback.
Table 80 – S Main St Intersection Recommendations Category
Issues and Recommendations
Issue : Crosswalks are red-brown brick bordered by gray brick. Crosswalk markings are not high visibility. Recommendation : Remark existing crosswalk with high - visibility markings. Issue : Signal timing results in relatively long delays for pedestrians. Pedestrian signal not on auto recall. Recommendation : Implement LPI. Put pedestrian signal on auto recall.
Crosswalk
Other Crossing Characteristics
Galveston Avenue This is a side stop- controlled intersection. There are sidewalks on all approaches and directional bike lanes adjacent to on-street parking on Pennsylvania Avenue. There are curb extensions on the southern side of the intersection to delineate marked, on -street parking.
Table 81 : Galveston Avenue Intersection Recommendations Category
Issues and Recommendations
Issue : Curb ramps not aligned with crossing and are angled toward intersection traffic. Recommendation : Reconstruct or repair existing curb ramps on north side of intersection. Reset tactile paves to match direction of crossing. Issue : Crossing is unmarked. No stop bar at controlled crossing, north leg. Recommendation : Install new high-visibility crosswalks on north and south leg of intersection. Mark new stop bar on north leg.
Curb Ramp
Crosswalk
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