Curb Extensions
High-Visibility Crosswalk
PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES
Curb Extensions
A curb extension is a traffic calming measure that widens the sidewalk for a short distance to enhance the pedestrian crossing . This reduces the crossing distance and allows pedestrians and drivers to see each other when parked vehicles would otherwise block visibility . Paint and plastic curb extensions are a low-cost / quick-build option .
Cost $$
Low Cost / Quick Build alternative available
High-Visibility Crosswalk
A high-visibility crosswalk has a striped pattern with ladder markings made of highvisibility material , such as thermoplastic tape , instead of paint . A high-visibility crosswalk improves the visibility of marked crosswalks and provides motorists a cue to slow down and yield to pedestrians .
Cost $
Low Cost / Quick Build alternative available
Relevant Crash Types Speed Management Pedestrians at Signalized Intersections Pedestrians at Unsignalized Intersections
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Reduce Vehicle Speeds |
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Increase Attentiveness and Awareness |
Relevant Crash Types Pedestrians at Unsignalized Intersections
Safe System Hierarchy |
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Increase Attentiveness and Awareness |
APPENDIX B : COUNTERMEASURES TOOLBOX B-24