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Median Refuge Island <br />Median refuge islands are protected spaces placed <br />in the center of the street to facilitate bicycle and <br />pedestrian crossings. Crossings of two-way streets <br />are simplified by allowing bicyclists and <br />pedestrians to navigate only one direction of traffic <br />at a time. This may also functions as a Traffic <br />Calming technique when configured to manage <br />access to streets. <br />Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon <br />Pedestrian hybrid beacon are traffic control signals <br />commonly used to stop traffic along a major street <br />to permit safe crossing by pedestrians or bicyclists. <br />The signals provide very high levels of compliance <br />by using a red signal indication, while offering <br />lower delay to motorized traffic than a <br />conventional signal. <br />The Minnesota Manual on Traffic Control Devices <br />permits Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon installation at <br />both mid -black and intersection locations. <br />(Section 4F.2) The Minnesota MUTCD says: "If <br />installed at an intersection, appropriate side street <br />traffic control should be considered." This may <br />include STOP or YIELD signs as determined by a <br />traffic engineer. <br />I..�IIII <br />Raised Crosswalk <br />Raised crosswalks are crossings elevated to the <br />same grade as the multi -use trail. Raised <br />crosswalks may be designed as speed tables, and <br />have a slowing effect on crossing traffic. <br />A raised crossing profile design known as a <br />sinusoidal profile may be selected for compatibility <br />with snow removal equipment. <br />ADA Compliant Curb Ramps <br />Curb ramps allow all users to make the transition <br />from the street to the sidewalk. A sidewalk <br />without a curb ramp can be useless to someone in a <br />wheelchair, forcing them back to a driveway and <br />out into the street for access. <br />Although diagonal curb ramps might save money, <br />they create potential safety and mobility problems <br />for pedestrians, including reduced maneuverability <br />and increased interaction with turning vehicles, <br />particularly in areas with high traffic volumes. <br />Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Glossary Page 14 <br />