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pedestrian signals, and sidewalks, and are among the busiest pedestrian crossings in the study
area. When crossing Suitland Parkway, pedestrians must cross right-turn slip lanes with large
turning radii. Additional study-area intersections exhibit large turning radii, which allow
motorists to turn at high speeds. Only the Branch Avenue and Naylor Road intersection features
a push-button pedestrian countdown timer.
Naylor Road’s roundabouts, in contrast, include crosswalks and ADA-complaint curb ramps
(Figure 19). While several Naylor Road intersections were upgraded a few years ago with
prominent crosswalk striping, median refuges, and pedestrian signage, its pedestrian crossings
continue to present safety issues. Station observations revealed that pedestrians frequently run
across Naylor Road at designated crosswalks because the roundabouts fail to provide adequate
breaks in heavy traffic.
In addition, pedestrians continue to cross Branch Avenue midblock in the vicinity of the station
entrance (Figure 20). The nearest marked crossing of Branch Avenue, located at the Naylor Road
intersection, is approximately 1,000 feet from Branch Avenue station entrance. Despite the lack
of crosswalks or pedestrian signals, pedestrians cross Branch Avenue midblock because doing so
can reduce travel time and thus increase convenience.
Wayfinding Signage
Pedestrian wayfinding signage surrounding Naylor Road Station is limited. Wayfinding sign
designs range from small signs with a logo and arrow only, to large signs with arrows indicating
where station facilities are located (Figure 21). All of these signs are oriented to motorists, not
pedestrians, and lack information about points of interest within the local community.
Figure 21: Existing Wayfinding Signage near Naylor Road Station
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