Recommendation : Install new high- visibility crosswalks. Remark existing crosswalk with high- visibility markings. Mark new yield bar. Issue : Five lane typical section creates long crossing distance for mid -block crossing. Turn lane is unused at this intersection. Crossing lacks appropriate crossing signage. Existing pedestrian crossing signs at northeast corner are damaged. Recommendation : Install median crossing island. Install in -street pedestrian crossing sign. Replace existing crossing signs.
Other Crossing Characteristics
6 th Avenue This is a signalized intersection. The southern leg is the entrance to Texas Health and Cook Children’s.
Table 95 : 6th Avenue Intersection Recommendations Category
Issues and Recommendations
Issue : Curb ramps do not appear to be ADA compliant. Recommendation : Reconstruct or repair existing curb ramps.
Curb Ramp
Issue : Crosswalk markings faded and not high visibility. Stop bars at controlled crossing is faded. Recommendation : Remark existing crosswalk with high - visibility markings. Remark existing stop bars. Issue : Pedestrian push button instructions are faded on signs. There is long crossing distance. Signage for medical center overhangs Pennsylvania Ave and may distract drivers from paying attention to pedestrians. Recommendation : Implement LPI. Put pedestrian signals on auto recall. Install new signs for pedestrian push buttons. Add pedestrian refuge island.
Crosswalk
Other Crossing Characteristics
S Ballinger Street This is a side stop- controlled intersection. The northern leg is S Ballinger St reet. The southern leg is gated access to the Texas Health Medical Labs. This intersection is a little over 100 f ee t from the 6 th Ave signalized intersection. S ome freight traffic was observed turning onto S Ballinger Street . Danone has a production site at the end of this street.
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