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SIGNALS SIGNING & STRIPING

Additional signal heads allow drivers to anticipate signal changes farther away from intersections . Supplemental traffic signals may be placed on the near side of an intersection , far-left , far-right , or very high .

Cost $$

An advanced stop bar is a horizontal stripe painted ahead of the crosswalk at stop signs and signals to indicate where drivers should stop . An advanced stop bar reduces instances of vehicles encroaching on the crosswalk . Creating a wider stop bar or setting the stop bar further back may be appropriate for locations with known crosswalk encroachment issues .

Cost $

Low Cost / Quick Build alternative available

Relevant Crash Types Left Turns at Signalized Intersections Angled Crashes at Signalized Intersections

Relevant Crash Types Left Turns at Unsignalized Intersections Angled Crashes at Signalized Intersections Angled Crashes at Unsignalized Intersections Pedestrians at Signalized Intersections

APPENDIX B : COUNTERMEASURES TOOLBOX B-37