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The primary point of conflict and the most prevalent location for crashes between pedestrians and motor vehicles is the intersection. While there are a variety of individual treatments, such as pedestrian signals or turning prohibition signs that may be applied to reduce such conflicts and change behaviors, there are also a few system-level design changes that can be made to alter vehicle paths and speeds and improve conditions for crossing pedestrians.


The material provided on this page is from the FHWA publication "Pedestrian Facilities User Guide." This guide is currently under review by practicioners and others in the field. Subsequently, the material provided on this page is subject to change in the future.


Modified T-Intersections

Roundabouts

Intersection Median Barriers







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