1. Sidewalks with a landscaped buffer and corner curb ramps promote walking and encourage physical activi-ty. (88 % reduction in pedestrian crashes1) 2. Pedestrian Refuge Islands improve safety when crossing, help drivers expect a crossing pedestrian, and add beauty when landscaping or public art ar...
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| Summary: | 1. Sidewalks with a landscaped buffer and corner curb ramps promote walking and encourage physical activi-ty. (88 % reduction in pedestrian crashes1) 2. Pedestrian Refuge Islands improve safety when crossing, help drivers expect a crossing pedestrian, and add beauty when landscaping or public art are includ-ed. (40 % reduction in pedestrian crashes1) 3. Safe Crossing Opportunities include pedestrian-activated signals, countdown timers, zebra or ladder style markings, pavement flashers, texture, and lighting. These fixes are especially important for those with limited mobility. (78 % reduction in night time pe-destrian crashes2) 4. Pedestrian-activated signals such as HAWK, PELICAN signals, or Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons, empha-size that pedestrians are welcome and increase motorist yield-ing to pedestrians. (69 % reduction in pedestrian crashes3) 5. Right-sizing the Street (sometimes called a Road Diet) involves reducing the width or number of travel lanes by converting them to wider sidewalks, landscaping, bike lanes or parking. (29% reduction in pedestrian crashes3) |
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