CROSSWALKS GOAL

To increase driver awareness of pedestrian crossings, and to increase safety for pedestrians crossing the street.

WHAT IS IT?

Crosswalks are essential for bike and pedestrian safety. There are multiple painted crosswalk solutions, all of which are easier for drivers to see: zebra stripes; combination designs with vertical stripes across the width of the intersection and two horizontal lines on both sides (create an outline); and full-color crosswalks (where the whole width of the crosswalk is colored).

Crosswalks do not always need to be repainted; however, it is recommended that painting be done strategically in certain situations. The following cases serve as a guide for determining if a crosswalk needs to be repainted:

/ Where there is conflict between pedestrians and vehicles;

/ If the intersection is non signalized but is a main pedestrian route and maybe have gaps limited due to traffic flow;

/ If it is a school route;

/ If it is a midblock pedestrian crossing; or

/ If there is no other place for a pedestrian to cross and it is not readily apparent.