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Design Guidance
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 (C)
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 (A)
Figure 6.5 (C)
Figure 6.5 (B)
Figure 6.4 (B)
6.1 Bicycle and Pedestrian Design Guidance, cont’d
Figure 6.5 (D)