Four+ Lanes without Raised Median, Vehicle AADT < 9,000 | Posted Speed Limit 40-45 MPH

Four+ Lanes without Raised Median, Vehicle AADT < 9,000 | Posted Speed Limit 40-45 MPH

In the table below, click on any countermeasure for more info and links to tech sheets, standard drawings, policies, and example project drawings and photos.

 

Countermeasure SAFETY ISSUE
Conflicts at Crossing Locations Excessive Vehicle Speed Inadequate Consipcuity/Visibility Drivers not Yielding to Pedestrians Insufficient Separation from Traffic
Crosswalk Visibility Enhancement * * Also   Also Also  
Raised Crosswalk          
Advance Yield Always   Always Always Always
In-Street Pedestrian Sign          
Curb Extension Also Also Also   Also
Pedestrian Refuge Island Always Always Always   Always
Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacon (RRFB)          
Road Diet Also Also Also   Also
Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) Always Always Always Always  

 

Green = Signifies that the countermeasure should always be considered, but not mandated or required, based upon engineering judgment at a marked uncontrolled crossing location.

Yellow = Signifies that the countermeasure is also a candidate treatment at a marked uncontrolled crossing location.

* = Crosswalk visibility enhancements should always occur when any other countermeasure is implemented.