POTENTIAL CONFLICTS

Some issues involving this strategy are as follows:

/ Can get costly if road reconstruction or realignments are required and land acquisition is needed to address it;

/ Some intersection approaches might give the perception of higher approach speeds and result in unintended outcomes;

/ Reducing sight distances in specific areas could encourage reduced approach speeds, but careful maintenance must be taken with this approach;

/ Intersections often have a larger sight line because of the location and angle, requiring the driver to look outside of the “normal” viewpoint (side windows); and

/ Make sure and maintain that all traffic signs and signals are not obstructed by vegetation or street furniture.

Cost

Low to medium cost depending on the level of construction required.