City of Oxnard - Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Appendices
City of Oxnard - Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Appendices
City of Oxnard - Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Appendices
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<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oxnard</strong> | <strong>Bicycle</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Pedestrian</strong> <strong>Master</strong> <strong>Plan</strong><br />
Additional Discussion – Crosswalk Placement <strong>and</strong> Texturing<br />
Placement<br />
Unless circumstances dictate otherwise, marked crosswalks should be provided at all signalized intersections where pedestrian<br />
crossing equipment is provided.<br />
• In locations with significant pedestrian activity, crosswalks should be placed no further than 195-295 feet apart, <strong>and</strong> no closer<br />
than 145 feet apart.<br />
• In other urban locations with limited pedestrian activity crosswalk frequency may be varied but should not exceed 395 feet<br />
without a crosswalk.<br />
Marked crosswalks, without other substantial traffic calming or crossing improvements presented in these guidelines, are insufficient<br />
under the following conditions:<br />
• Where the speed limit exceeds 40 mph;<br />
• On a roadway with four or more lanes without a raised median or crossing isl<strong>and</strong> that has (or will soon have) an ADT <strong>of</strong><br />
12,000 vehicles per day or greater;<br />
• On a roadway with four or more lanes with a raised median or crossing isl<strong>and</strong> that has (or will soon have) an ADT <strong>of</strong> 15,000<br />
vehicles per day or greater.<br />
Special crosswalk markings should be used in order to increase the visibility <strong>of</strong> the crosswalk <strong>and</strong> on uncontrolled approaches to unsignalized<br />
intersections. These special markings are generally more appropriate on roads where the adjacent l<strong>and</strong> use may divert<br />
drivers’ attentions.<br />
Texture<br />
Raised or striped textures can be used to heighten motorists’ awareness <strong>of</strong> pedestrian crossings. Visual differentiation through<br />
pavement type <strong>and</strong> appearance alerts motorists to the presence <strong>of</strong> pedestrians. Raised or textured crosswalks also provide an audible<br />
signal to motorists as they pass over the change in pavement texture, acting in a manner similar to speed bumps to slow vehicular<br />
traffic. Raised or textured crosswalks can slow traffic <strong>and</strong> may provide visual accents to pedestrian environments, but should not do so<br />
at the cost <strong>of</strong> accessibility. Textures or materials that are barriers to disabled access should be avoided. Textured crosswalks should<br />
not be used in areas where noise is a concern for nearby residents.<br />
Adequate through pedestrian width should be integrated into the design <strong>of</strong> raised or textured crosswalks. Maintenance <strong>and</strong> traffic<br />
impacts must also be carefully considered. Some raised or textured applications work only in slow speed environments, such as<br />
neighborhood streets or parking circulation lanes. Further considerations include the following.<br />
• Design <strong>of</strong> raised or textured crosswalk must be ADA compliant.<br />
• Materials used must be durable <strong>and</strong> safe for pedestrians, (e.g. concrete should be used instead <strong>of</strong> brick).<br />
• Design <strong>of</strong> raised or textured crosswalk should be aesthetically consistent with the surrounding environment.<br />
• Textured application materials should be tested to ensure durability when subjected to turning vehicles, transit vehicles,<br />
emergency services vehicles, <strong>and</strong> local traffic as each category applies.<br />
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