Design Guidelines crossing opportunities to 200 to 300 feet. •
Near major pedestrian destinations, such as schools, retail centers and parks.
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100 feet from nearest driveway or side street, if possible.
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On roadways with 12,000 or less average daily traffic volume (ADT), if possible.
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Where pedestrian and driver sightlines allow ample time to make an appropriate decisions.
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Signalize crossings in areas where pedestrians wait more than 60 seconds for a gap in traffic.
Pedestrian Refuge Island: Pedestrian refuge islands are placed in the center of a midblock crossing Figure 8. Example of a bike lane with on-street parking Source:SFGate
Mid-Block Crossings: In areas with long blocks and great distances between crossings,
to give pedestrians a safe place to stop halfway if necessary. •
ADT. •
Figure 9).
traffic. •
When signalized intersections are greater than 400 feet apart.
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Place pedestrian islands in midblock crossings where the average pedestrian is likely to walk slower than 3.5 feet per second (e.g., areas with a lot of schoolchildren, elderly or
Place midblock crossings at the following locations: •
Pedestrian refuge islands should also be considered for roads wider than 60 feet or with more than four lanes of
midblock crossings allow pedestrians to cross the street safely. Without midblock crossings, pedestrians often walk farther than necessary (See
Place a refuge island on roadways with 12,000 to 15,000
When midblock crossings will decrease distance between
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disabled people). •
Pedestrian islands should have a minimum width of 6 feet and a minimum length of 20 feet.
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