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Dedicated staff are researching and implementing numerous projects under our Program, including:
- Enhanced crosswalks--
- "Ladder crosswalks" have been installed at schools and mid-block locations throughout the City, using grant funding and fines from red light violators
- "Flashing crosswalks" with flashing in-pavement lights to alert drivers to pedestrians are being tested in three locations
- Flashing beacons to alert drivers that pedestrians are crossing at crosswalks, activated by push buttons or automatic detection of pedestrians;
- Pedestrian countdown signals - These let people know how much time they have left to cross the street and have replaced standard pedestrian crossing signals throughout the City. Walking time has also been extended for crossing major streets;
- Accessible Pedestrian Signals - The City is installing audible pedestrian signals (APS) to improve accessibility for the blind and visually impaired to cross streets at signalized crosswalks;
- Brighter warning signs - Fluorescent yellow green signs have been installed predominantly near schools, using grant funding and fines from red light violators;
- Priority signal timing - At intersections with unique demands, pedestrians receive head starts (leading pedestrian intervals) or a "pedestrian scramble" (pedestrian auto-free phase);
- Public education efforts - Our groups are working to demystify pedestrian signals and provide safety tips;
- Sidewalk bulb-outs and median island improvements - at heavily traveled intersections with wide crossings, we have made changes to shorten crossing distances and increase pedestrian visibility
- Automated detection of pedestrians crossing late - to extend the crossing time for pedestrians who otherwise could be caught finishing their crossing on the red light.
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