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60 Unsignalized Pedestrian Crosswalk Signs and Pavement Markings, Including Advance Yield or Stop Markings Description This treatment consists of signs or markings at midblock crossings designed to improve visibility of pedestrians to motorists, increase motorist yielding, and prevent multiple-threat crashes. Examples Source: www.wichita.gov High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK)
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Selected Treatment Types for Evaluation 61 Example Source: PBIC Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) Description RRFBs are user-actuated amber LEDs that supplement warning signs at unsignalized intersections or midblock crosswalks.
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62 Development of Crash Modification Factors for Uncontrolled Pedestrian Crossing Treatments Pedestrian Refuge Areas Description Pedestrian refuge areas are created when a marked crosswalk is intersected by a median. This provides pedestrians with the option of waiting in this middle area until before beginning the next stage of the crossing.
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