Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon
Restripe Crosswalk
PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon
A rectangular rapid flashing beacon ( RRFB ) is a pedestrian-activated flashing light with additional signage to alert motorists of a pedestrian crossing . An RRFB increases the visibility of marked crosswalks and provides motorists a cue to slow down and yield to pedestrians .
Restripe Crosswalk
Periodic restriping of crosswalks is necessary to maintaing visibility of the traffic markings . Crosswalk may be restriped with high visibility markings .
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Low Cost / Quick Build alternative available
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Relevant Crash Types Pedestrians at Unsignalized Intersections
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Relevant Crash Types Pedestrians at Signalized Intersections
Safe System Hierarchy |
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Increase Attentiveness and Awareness |
APPENDIX B : COUNTERMEASURES TOOLBOX B-28