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June 29, 2001 ■Model Transit-Oriented District Overlay Zoning Ordinance2.6 SignalizationAppropriate signal timing and location is important to all modes of transportation.2.6.1 Signal timing should be long enough to allow a pedestrian with limitedmobility to cross the street.2.6.2 Pedestrian signals should also be at a cycle frequency that would dissuadejaywalking or crossing against a stoplight.2.6.3 Crossing signals or signage are commonly provided at intersections, but shallalso be provided at mid-block crossings. Mid-block crossings should be givenspecial attention with signalization or signage and should be well publicized.Pedestrian-activated signals, stop signs, stop lights, and ‘Ped Xing’ warningsigns should be considered where mid-block crossings are located.2.6.4 Signalization shall consider average walking speeds which have beenhistorically measured at 4 feet per second. However, a reduced speed such as3.0 or 3.25 feet per second should be applied to compensate for the elderlyand disabled.2.7 Pedestrian RefugesPedestrian refuges in wide or busy streets improve safety for pedestrians and vehicles.2.7.1 A pedestrian refuge island should be provided when pedestrians need to crossdistances of more than two traffic lanes traveling in one direction. Refugescan take on several different forms:Figure 2.7.1: Center Median Island Pedestrian Refuges. Pedestrian activated signals, specialpaving and striping, and median landscaping create a pleasant and safe environment forpedestrians (right). The intersection is frequently used because it connects two meaningfuldestinations.Page 8 ■ Chapter VI ■ Valley Connections
Model Transit-Oriented District Overlay Zoning Ordinance ν June 29, 20012.7.1.1 Center Median Islands – where possible, center medians shouldprovide a waiting area for pedestrians waiting to cross the secondhalf of the street.2.7.1.2 Right-turn Channel Islands – where traffic is allowed a free rightturnat intersections, islands should be provided for pedestrianswaiting to cross.However, right-turn channels should be discouraged within theTOD as these devices typically allow cars to merely yield as theyturn. Drivers thus need not take their time to thoroughly watch forpedestrians while making the turn.2.7.1.3 Side Access Lane medians – where side access lanes (boulevards)are constructed, a waiting area shall be provided on the median.Figure 2.7.1.3: Multi-way boulevard configuration provides “local-accesslanes” with on-street parking, reducing access conflicts between throughtraffic,local traffic, and pedestrians.Valley Connections ν Chapter VI ν Page 9
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