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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 .
Cost $
Low Cost / Quick Build alternative available
Cost $$
Relevant Crash Types Pedestrians at Unsignalized Intersections
Safe System Hierarchy
Tier 1
Tier 2
Tier 3
Tier 4
Increase Attentiveness and Awareness
Relevant Crash Types Pedestrians at Signalized Intersections
Safe System Hierarchy
Tier 1
Tier 2
Tier 3
Tier 4
Increase Attentiveness and Awareness
APPENDIX B : COUNTERMEASURES TOOLBOX B-28