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February 12, 2008

Raised Crosswalk

by Elizabeth Press

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This stop-animation Streetfilm illustrates the advantages of adding a raised crosswalk.

Raised crosswalks are Speed Tables outfitted with crosswalk markings and signage to channelize pedestrian crossings, providing pedestrians with a level street crossing. Also, by raising the level of the crossing, pedestrians are more visible to approaching motorists.

Raised crosswalks are good for locations where pedestrian crossings occur at haphazard locations and vehicle speeds are excessive.

Previous animation: Chicanes (:24)

8 Comments

Last comment by John McCarthy
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    Roosevelt Island 360 (Eric)

    On Roosevelt Island we don't have raised crosswalks but we have State Yield to Pedestrian signs in the middle of our one street, Main Street. I believe speed bumps were proposed but then approximately every 100 feet the driver would hit one and the idea was unfortunately scuttled.

    February 12, 2008 at 5:06 pm Link # 1
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    SuzyQ

    You've got skills! Mad skillz!

    February 12, 2008 at 10:43 pm Link # 2
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    Clarence Eckerson, Jr.

    Elizabeth,

    I just wanted to put this in writing: after watching this about a dozen times, I am a big fan.

    Yours truly,

    Clarence

    February 13, 2008 at 2:02 pm Link # 3
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    Safer Skillman Avenue Co.

    [...] From Streetfilms. [...]

    February 14, 2008 at 8:28 am Link # 4
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    NNN

    We have it right here in singapore :/

    February 23, 2008 at 10:19 am Link # 5
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    Adam

    I've been to America last week, there are no sidewalks or crosswalks only gigantic trucks and 8 lanes wide roads. You need a car to cross the road and go 50 meters.

    February 26, 2008 at 7:47 am Link # 6
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    FOREXBOOK.BIZ » Blog Archive » 90,000 Killed in Auto Accidents

    [...] these Raised Crosswalks would [...]

    March 23, 2008 at 7:06 am Link # 7
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    John McCarthy

    There are several raised crosswalks on speed tables in downtown Columbus. Your animation does a good job in portraying how they work. May I use your animation in doing public presentations?

    April 3, 2008 at 10:24 am Link # 8