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Raised Crosswalk <br />Vertical Elements <br />Purpose <br />A raised crosswalk is a speed table designed <br />as a pedestrian crossing, usually at mid-block <br />to provide additional warning of a pedestrian <br />crossing <br />Source: Institute of Transportation Engineers <br />Traffic Calming: State of Practice <br />Effects <br />Volumes <br />Possible reduction in traffic volumes. <br />Speed <br />Decrease in speed at crosswalk. <br />Traffic Noise and Air <br />Possible increase in traffic noise. <br />Traffic Safety <br />May increase awareness of pedestrians. <br />Advantages <br />• Speed control at pedestrian crossing. <br />• Increases pedestrian visibility and awareness to driver. <br />• May reduce traffic volumes. <br />Disadvantages <br />• Possibleincrease in noise. <br />• Possible diversion of traffic to other streets. <br />• May impact drainage. <br />Problems Targeted <br />• High mid-block pedestrian crossing and excessive vehicle speeds. <br />Design <br />• Should be placed in mid-block. <br />• Not appropriate for grades greaterthan 5 percent. <br />• Most common height is between 3 and 4 inches and typically have ramps <br />6 feet long. <br /> <br />