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Advance Stop Bar <br />Advance stop bars increase pedestrian comfort and <br />safety by stopping motor vehicles well in advance <br />of marked crosswalks, allowing vehicle operators a <br />better line of sight of pedestrians and giving inner <br />lane motor vehicle traffic time to stop for <br />pedestrians. <br />Countdown Pedestrian Signal <br />Countdown pedestrian signals are particularly <br />valuable for pedestrians, as they indicate whether a <br />pedestrian has time to cross the street before the <br />signal phase ends. Countdown signals should be <br />used at all signalized intersections. <br />Signals should be timed to provide enough time for <br />pedestrians to cross the street. The MUTCD <br />recommends a longer pedestrian clearance time in <br />areas where pedestrians may walk slower than <br />normal, including the elderly and children. <br />Curb Extensions <br />Curb extensions are areas of the sidewalk extended <br />into the roadway, most commonly where a parking <br />lane is located. Curb bulbs help position <br />pedestrians closer to the street centerline to reduce <br />crossing distances and improve visibility and <br />encourage motorists to yield at crossings. <br />J <br />Leading Pedestrian Interval <br />A leading pedestrian interval is a condition where a <br />pedestrian signal displays a WALK signal for <br />pedestrians prior to displaying a green signal for <br />adjacent motor vehicle traffic. This early display <br />gives pedestrians a head start and may increase the <br />percentage of drivers who yield to crossing <br />pedestrians. <br />Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Glossary <br />