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Michael Grochala <br />March 31, 2020 <br />Page 3 <br />S:\Community Development\Projects\Government Agencies\Anoka County 2019 CSAH 34 (Birch <br />Street)\Staff Reports\20200406 WS Birch Street Recon\a1, CSAH 34 Ped <br />Crossing0_20200401.docx <br />Another option to enhance the pedestrian crossing is the use of Rectangular, Rapid Flashing <br />Beacons (RRFB) or LED signs. The RRFB and LED signs are designed to alert the driver that a <br />pedestrian is crossing. These are pedestrian actuated and blink for a period of time to allow the <br />pedestrian to cross. It should be noted that a warrant analysis to implement these types of <br />enhancements would need to be analyzed based on gap analysis and MnDOT best practices. It <br />would likely only be recommended if warrants are met. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Conclusion <br /> <br />The roundabout pedestrian crossing can be considered safer compared to a standard intersection <br />due to reduction of conflict points, crossing one direction at a time, shorter crossing distance, and <br />driver multi-stage recognition. The pedestrian crossings at roundabouts in the state have <br />performed well in terms of safety.