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Federal Highway Administration University Course on Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Midblock Crossings Lesson 12 Publication No. FHWA-HRT-05-108

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Publication No. FHWA-HRT-05-108. Midblock Crossings. Lesson 12. Lesson Outline. Pros and cons of midblock crossings. Advantages of using medians with midblock crossings. Design considerations for using medians with midblock crossings. Where midblock crossings should be allowed. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Federal Highway Administration University Course on Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation

Midblock Crossings

Lesson 12

Publication No. FHWA-HRT-05-108

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Lesson Outline

• Pros and cons of midblock crossings.• Advantages of using medians with

midblock crossings.• Design considerations for using

medians with midblock crossings.• Where midblock crossings should be

allowed.

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Where To Use Midblock Crossings• Long distances between intersections.• Churches.• Schools.• Hospitals.• High pedestrian activity locations.

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• Allow more frequent gaps.• Reduce conflicts.• Concentrate pedestrians crossings in

one central location.• Cost less to build and maintain.

Advantages of Using Medians

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Potential Issues withMidblock Crossings• High-speed suburban roadways create

challenging conflicts.• Motorist do not expect midblock

crossings.• Motorist do not always yield at

midblock crossings.

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• Local roads.• Collector roads.• Arterials with four lanes.• Arterials with six or more lanes.

Uses of Midblock Crossings

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• Connection of desired locations.• Lighting.• Use of same techniques as in lesson 10

(various crosswalk types, signs, signals and markings).

• Staggered/offset crossings.• Detection.

Design Considerationsfor Using Medians

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Design Considerations for Using Medians

• Curb extensions to reduce crossing distance.• Width:

2.4 m (8 ft) desirable. 0.6 m (2 ft) minimum.

• Ramps may be needed.• Drainage.

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Pedestrian Crossing Examples

Sources: Southeast Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan, Vancouver, WA, andBicycle Facilities Guide: Types of Bicycle Accommodations.

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Lesson Summary

• Midblock crossings can be an effective part of the overall pedestrian network.

• Midblock crossings can be created by using simple designs and logical guidelines.