Straighten Crosswalk
Widen / Pave Shoulder
INTERSECTIONS & ROADWAYS INTERSECTIONS & ROADWAYS
Straighten Crosswalk
Straightening crosswalks improves sight lines , making pedestrians more visible to oncoming drivers , and may shorten the crossing distance , reducing the length of time required for pedestrians to cross an intersection .
Cost $
Low Cost / Quick Build alternative available
Widen / Pave Shoulder
Widened and paved shoulders , which may also include flattening the slopes along the sides of the roadway , create a separated space for bicyclists , create space for a driver to safely recover if they inadvertently depart the travel lane , and also provide space for inoperable vehicles to pull out of the travel lane . The addition of a paved shoulder to an existing road can help to reduce run-off-road crashes . Benefits can be realized for highrisk rural roads without paved shoulders , regardless of existing lane pavement width . Adding paved shoulders within horizontal curve sections may help agencies maximize the benefits of the treatment while minimizing costs as opposed to adding paved shoulders to an entire corridor .
Cost $$$
Relevant Crash Types Pedestrians at Signalized Intersections
Relevant Crash Types Run Off Road Fixed Object
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APPENDIX B : COUNTERMEASURES TOOLBOX B-22