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“Whenever considering howto provide safer crossingsfor pedestrians, the questionshould NOT simply be: “ShouldI provide a marked crosswalkor not?” Instead, the questionshould be: “What are the mosteffective measures that canbe used to help pedestrianssafely cross the street?” 1Figure 3.12; Source: MTO, 2000-A.The OTM Book 5 (MTO, 2000) provides specific installationinstructions for pedestrian crossover signs. The placement ofthese signs is illustrated in Figure 3.13 which shows signagelocation on a two-way road with regards to vehicles andpedestrian crossover pavement markings.Figure 3.13: Typical Signs and Markings for Pedestrian CrossoversSource: MTO, 2000-A.1 USDT, 2000, p. 2.2-12 Waterfront Trail | Design, Signage and Maintenance Guideline Update
Signalized CrossingsSignalized crossings aid pedestrians in crossing busy roads at midblockby using signals equipped with push buttons to stop trafficand control pedestrian crossing movement. The smaller PedestrianPushbutton sign (Ra-11) is for pedestrians and indicates whatthey are to do when wishing to cross (see Figure 3.14). Thatis, activate the signal by pushing the signal button, watch forvehicles and point to the direction of travel to indicate intentionto cross. This sign should be placed immediately beside or abovethe pushbutton that initiates the flashing beacons.Figure 3.14; Source: MTO, 2000-A.Advance Pedestrian Crossover Pavement MarkingsAdvanced pedestrian crossover markings are used as a means toprevent motorists from encroaching on an active crosswalk whileit is in use. With this treatment, motor vehicles are encouraged tostop further from the crosswalk, rather than immediately adjacentto the crosswalk, reducing the risk of collision with pedestrians.As shown in Figure 3.13, advance pedestrian crossover markingscomprise a solid or outlined “X” installed in advance of thepedestrian crosswalk. In addition, solid bars should be installedat the crosswalk itself to indicate the pedestrian crossingpassageway.3.2.3 Signs & Pavement Markings Exclusive to CyclingCycling related signs and/or pavement markings are applied invarious situations including signed-only cycling routes on pavedshoulders, wide curb or shared lanes, as well as exclusive cyclinglanes.Signed-Only Cycling RoutesSigned-Only cycling routes are bicycle routes designated by bicycleroute signage along a road. These types of cycling facilities areusually designated by way of bicycle route signs, supplemented insome areas by “Share the Road” signs. Apart from “Bicycle Route”and “Share the Road” signs, there are generally no changes madeto the roadway.For signed-only cycling routes along wide curb lanes greaterthan 4.0 m in width, it is recommended that painted edge linesbe added on the curb lane which may be supplemented bypavement markings such as the bicycle symbol and “Shared Use”text applied at regular intervals. Municipalities in Ontario havetypically not implemented bicycle pavement symbols on signedonly bicycle routes because the signage is thought to be sufficientfor the types of roads that are recommended.It is recommended that bicycle route signage on the WaterfrontTrail be supplemented with Waterfront Trail signage, such as astandard sign or flashing.Pedestrian crossing pushbuttonSource: United States TransportationDepartment“Signs and pavement markingsmust be designed carefully andinstalled properly to maximizetheir effectiveness. Simplicityin design, care in placement,and a high standard ofmaintenance are essential.” 11 TAC, 1998, p. 1.Waterfront Trail | Design, Signage and Maintenance Guidelines Update | Section 2 - Signage Guidelines2-13
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