Raised Crosswalks Raise Visibility for Pedestrians in Harrisburg

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Raised Crosswalks Raise Visibility for Pedestrians in Harrisburg

2018-10-09
By United States. Federal Highway Administration

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English

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Corporate Creators:

United States. Federal Highway Administration
Subject/TRT Terms:

Crosswalks Pedestrians Pedestrian Safety Traffic Safety Visibility
Resource Type:

Brief
Geographical Coverage:

United States;Pennsylvania
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Federal Highway Administration
Abstract:

Near-miss incidents in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania raised awareness of pedestrian safety at mid-block crossings in the heart of the Capitol. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) studied key corridors and implemented a series of improvements, such as raised crosswalks, to increase pedestrian visibility and reduce vehicle speeds.
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PDF
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Federal Highway Administration
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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/64775/dot_64775_DS1.pdf
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English

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