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RAISED
CROSSWALKS
(See also Raised
Intersections)
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Also known
as "Raised Crossings" and "Sidewalk Extensions".
These are basically speed tables or humps with crosswalk markings
provided. Pedestrians have a level street crossing as a result
- beneficial for disabled users.
These result
in reduced vehicular speeds as per standard speed humps. However,
they enhance the environment for pedestrians and disabled sidewalk
users.
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Temporary
Installation
Temporary
Design
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Permanent
Installation
Permanent
Mid-Block Design |
PROS
1.
Potential to reduce traffic speed.
2. Self-enforcing.
3. No impact on on-street parking.
4. Minimum maintenance.
5. Improves accessibility for disabled pedestrians.
6. Improves general pedestrian environment.
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CONS
1.
Impacts emergency vehicle response times.
2. Not suitable on transit routes.
3. Not aesthetically pleasing.
4. Can affect drainage.
5. Can create noise pollution.
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Summary
of Effectiveness
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Volume
Reduction
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Unknown
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Speed
Reduction
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Yes
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Safety
Improvement
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Possible
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-
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-
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Streets
to Use On – Collector, Local
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Local
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Use
on Bus Route
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Yes
(With care)
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Use
with Curbs and Gutters
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Yes
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Spot
or Area-wide Use
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Spot
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-
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-
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Emergency
Service Access Issues
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Possible
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Impacts
on Arterials
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Possible
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Change
in % Trucks
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Unknown
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Environmental
Changes
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Unknown
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-
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-
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Dependence
on Enforcement
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None
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Level
of Violation
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Self-Enforcing
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-
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-
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Aesthetics
and Landscaping
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No
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