pedestrian islands
Mid-street safe zones
Pedestrian islands are raised or marked sections in the middle of a roadway where people crossing on foot can pause safely between lanes of traffic.
They break a wide street crossing into manageable segments, allowing pedestrians to wait for gaps in traffic without standing in an active lane: The pedestrian island let her catch her breath before crossing the second half of the boulevard.
Marked pedestrian road section
- signalMessage-conveying cue
- intersectionPoint where paths meet
- crosswalkMarked street-crossing zone
- walk signalSign permitting pedestrian crossing
Measures slowing vehicle speeds
- streetscapeUrban corridor's appearance
- walkabilityFoot-travel suitability rating
- accessibilityEase of approach
- chicaneDeliberate tight turns
choker · street furniture · planters · human scale · shared space
Central sorted value
- refugePlace of safety
- central reservationDivider between traffic directions
- safety zoneProtected area from hazards
- channelizationStraightening natural waterways
bollards · raised platform · curb · kerb · railing · signage · pavement markings · guardrail
Place of safety
- shelterProtected place or structure
- safe havenProtected place of shelter
- visibilityRange of clear sight
- protectionGuarding against harm
zebra crossing
Marked pedestrian road section
- signalMessage-conveying cue
- intersectionPoint where paths meet
- crosswalkMarked street-crossing zone
traffic calming
Measures slowing vehicle speeds
- streetscapeUrban corridor's appearance
- walkabilityFoot-travel suitability rating
- accessibilityEase of approach
chicane · choker · street furniture · planters · human scale · shared space
median
Central sorted value
- refugePlace of safety
- central reservationDivider between traffic directions
- safety zoneProtected area from hazards
channelization · bollards · raised platform · curb · kerb · railing · signage · pavement markings · guardrail · landing area
refuge
Place of safety
- shelterProtected place or structure
- safe havenProtected place of shelter
- visibilityRange of clear sight
pedestrian islandsexpressways
High-speed limited-access roads
acceleration lanes · freeways · motorways · passing lanes · fast lanes
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