Raised Crosswalk
Raised Intersection
INTERSECTIONS & ROADWAYS INTERSECTIONS & ROADWAYS
Raised Crosswalk
A Raised Crosswalk is a pedestrian crosswalk that is typically elevated 3-6 inches above the road or at sidewalk level . A Raised Crosswalk improves increases crosswalk and pedestrian visibility and slows down motorists .
Cost $$
Raised Intersection
Elevates the intersection to bring vehicles to the sidewalk level . Serves as a traffic calming measure by extending the sidewalk context across the road .
Cost $$$
Relevant Crash Types Speed Management Pedestrians at Signalized Intersections
Safe System Hierarchy |
Tier 1 |
Tier 2 |
Tier 3 |
Tier 4 |
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Reduce Vehicle Speeds |
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Increase Attentiveness and Awareness |
Relevant Crash Types Angled Crashes at Unsignalized Intersections Speed Management Pedestrians at Signalized Intersections
Safe System Hierarchy |
Tier 1 |
Tier 2 |
Tier 3 |
Tier 4 |
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Reduce Vehicle Speeds |
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Increase Attentiveness and Awareness |
APPENDIX B : COUNTERMEASURES TOOLBOX B-16