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City of Albert Lea Policy and Procedure Manual <br /> <br /> <br /> 2 <br />impossible for the driver to yield. This provision shall not apply under the conditions as <br />otherwise provided in this subdivision. <br /> <br />III. EVALUATION PROCESS <br /> <br />A. Engineering Study <br /> <br />An engineering study should be performed to determine if criteria are met for a marked <br />crosswalk and to determine the level of marking to be used. The level of detail required <br />for an engineering study will vary with the location under consideration. The <br />engineering study may include: <br />1. Speed and traffic volume data on streets being crossed <br />2. Pedestrian volume, age, and level of mobility <br />3. Location of pedestrian origin and destination point and crossing patterns <br />4. Designated school walking routes <br />5. Existing sidewalk network and sidewalk ramps <br />6. Sight distances and sight obstructions <br />7. Street characteristics including grades, curvature, radii, pavement widths, <br />medians, and number of vehicle and bicycle lanes <br />8. Location of adjacent driveways <br />9. On-street parking <br />10. Street lighting <br />11. Location of drainage structures <br />12. Distance to nearest protected (traffic signal or stop sign controlled, or grade <br />separated) or marked crossing <br />13. Traffic signal progression <br />14. Potential for rear end crashes <br />15. Pedestrian accidents <br /> <br />B. Guidelines <br /> <br />General guidelines to be satisfied when considering installation of marked crosswalks, <br />includes the following: <br /> <br />1. The installation of marked crosswalks should be based on engineering study.