More Transit Examples



Church Street Marketplace

Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
What began as a one-day experiment blossomed into one of the most successful and widely emulated urban pedestrian malls in the country.
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Smart Traffic Signal System in Northern Virginia

Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
The community of Reston, Virginia, implemented five countermeasures to improve pedestrian safety through the city.
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Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons Near a NJ Rail Station: Elmwood Park and Fairlawn Boroughs

Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
The New Jersey Department of Tranpsortation installed a Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacon (RRFB) on each side of Route 4 in June 2011 to create a safe way for pedestrians to cross the busy highway.
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PUFFIN Crossing

Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
The installation of HAWK signals in Tucson, Arizona, increased yielding compliance rates and improved pedestrian safety.
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Pedestrian Infrastructure

Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
A combination of pedestrian safety countermeasures was found to have a significant impact on pedestrian safety in San Francisco.
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Main Street Redesign

Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
According to the city of Hendersonville, North Carolina, the new serpentine layout of Main Street slows traffic, makes the street safer for pedestrians, and gives drivers a chance to see the local businesses.
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Leland Street Redesign in Bethesda

Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
The redesign of Leland Street, undertaken in cooperation with neighborhood residents, resulted in slower speeds and safer conditions for pedestrians walking along the street and crossing at intersections.
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Fifth Street Traffic Calming

Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
The redesign of a Tempe street to improve safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users, while maintaining its character.
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Improved Sidewalk Access - Aurora Avenue Corridor Project

Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
The City of Shoreline dramatically changed the 3-mile Aurora Avenue corridor to make it safer and more pleasant for pedestrians.
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Curb Extensions for Safety and Transit Access

Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
Heavy traffic and high vehicle speeds made it difficult for pedestrians to cross a major road in Virginia, so curb extensions, high-visibility ladder crosswalks, and warning signs were installed.
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