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<br />8 <br /> <br />2. Reduce Conflict Points: Consider moving the crossing to a location with the least number of <br />conflict points depending upon engineering judgement. This could include an intersection <br />leg with lower turning vehicles or overall traffic, as well as moving a crossing entirely out of <br />an intersection and to a mid-block location. <br />3. Crossing Lighting: Ensure lighting is present that illuminates the entire crossing (curb ramp <br />to curb ramp) per state and federal guidance. <br />4. Geometric Improvements: Context-specific traffic calming measures using geometric <br />improvements should be considered. Each item is further defined in the section below. <br /> Curb Radius: Review the turning curb radius to understand if a reduced radius can be <br />achieved based upon context-specific needs and design vehicles. Reducing the radius <br />to as small as practical can create significant benefits via reduced crossing distance <br />and vehicle turning speeds. <br /> Curb Extension: An extension or bump out of the curb into the roadway and typically <br />a minimum of six-feet-wide though design is context specific. This could include <br />removal or narrowing of a roadway shoulder to reduce the crossing distance. Special <br />attention should be given to existing on-street bicycle infrastructure (e.g., bike lane) <br />to ensure it does not remove space at the intersection for that connection. <br /> Pedestrian Refuge Island: A raised median that is a minimum of eight-feet-wide <br />though ten-feet or greater is preferred to ensure it is wide enough to accommodate <br />bikes. <br />5. Signage Improvements: <br /> Pedestrian Warning Sign: Static sign used at marked crosswalks following the MN <br />MUTCD. <br /> Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB): A crossing enhancement that is activated <br />by a pedestrian or bicyclist and uses two rapid and alternate flashing yellow <br />rectangular beacons. RRFBs are applicable on roadways with higher pedestrian <br />demand, traffic volumes, and traffic speeds. Use MnDOT guidance to determine if a <br />location is appropriate.