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37 <br />8.A. - Page 52 of 77 <br />r <br />OPTION 4 <br />Raised Crossing <br />What is it? Location Considerations Design Considerations <br />Raised crossings are an effective strategy for TRAFFICCONTROL VOLUME OF RIGHT TURNS Only appropriate at driveways or minor <br />reducing crashes between motorists and bicyclists stop -controlled side streets that are <br />because they slow vehicle speeds, increase visibility intended to be calmer (<30mph) with <br />of people walking and biking, and increase motorist s.OPSIGH row MED HIGH lower volumes (no through traffic) <br />yielding behavior. Raised crossings are usually Most appropriate for side streets with right <br />appropriate only on minor road crossings and in/right out movements only; for locations <br />driveways and could be considered for separated pow MED HIGH with left turn access, crossing should be set <br />bike lane crossings where motorists are required back 18' minimum to allow space for vehicle <br />to yield to bicyclists while turning or crossing. to wait before/after making a left turn <br />• Not appropriate on truck routes <br />Where Does this Work on EI Camino Real? <br />REDWOOD CITY <br />O O—�O O O—�O • O O O O O O O O O- <br />9 P u OGH q HF 9 Hy HA 9 <br />H99F �F♦ �H♦ t CGH 9R♦ of �Hr <9HH< 'e♦ 994E �� HGG H�9�r 9H9�r tF�9`f < '�� �iG 9 9E' J <br />9�p �9f ♦ f M F <br />Pros <br />• Slows vehicle traffic when entering and <br />exiting side streets and driveways <br />• Creates a "gateway" feel for entering <br />neighborhood roadways or parking lots <br />Cons <br />• Requires space for approach ramp (i.e. <br />locations with additional space due to on - <br />street parking removal or slip -lane closures) <br />• If placed along a bike lane that is not already <br />raised, can create discomfort for bicyclists <br />ramping up and ramping down in succession <br />201 <br />