POTENTIAL CONFLICTS

Crosswalks are not always a safe countermeasure for pedestrians and bicyclists. This is especially true for larger, higher traveled and higher speed roads. Although pedestrian safety islands and medians can be helpful in creating a designated space for people who are using the crosswalk, drivers can be at a disadvantage. Left-hand turns can prove to be difficult for some if pedestrians or bicyclists are located within a blind spot.

One way of combating this issue would be to have a delayed signalized intersection for drivers. This is a low-cost solution that could delay a left-hand turn signal as to not overlap with the crosswalk signal that would give pedestrians and bicyclists the right of way. This is an effective measure for smaller intersections with lower speed limits as well – not only for larger multi-lane roads. This could become a common practice for intersections that have designated left-hand turn lanes.

COST:

Low-cost