Transportation Plan - 2009, amended

6.1 Bicycle and Pedestrian Design Guidance, cont’d

Figure 6.4 Railroading and Pedestrians The Norfolk Southern line in Morrisville is an ever-present reality. While the line originally helped create the need for the Town, it presents interesting challenges now in terms of crossing it safely. Safety crossing treatments (A); addressing skewed crossings of greenway paths (B); and warning signage (C) are the primary tools that help to manage safety concerns.

Figure 6.4 (A)

Figure 6.4 (B)

Figure 6.4 (C)

Figure 6.5 (A)

Figure 6.5 Additional Pedestrian Design (A) For mobility impaired citizens, going down a sidewalk can become hazardous if proper slope control is absent. The diagram on the bottom is a requirement for new construction; the diagram on the top is not acceptable, as it tends to angle wheelchair users into travel lanes. (B) In this example, two residential areas are connected to open space, but the same could be said for a well-lit corridor connection from residences to commercial centers or schools. (C) Providing refuge at busy intersections is important for pedestrian safety. The diagram indicates the role of both curb extensions and center island traffic refuges, both of which are intended to reduce crossing distances. (D) The diagram indicates some of the principles of good design, including a center pedestrian lane that emphasizes and channels pedestrian flows to the entrance.

Figure 6.5 (B)

Figure 6.5 (D)

Figure 6.5 (C)

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