Enhanced Crossings

Usage: Limited

Enhanced crossings allow for the installation of crosswalks and other intersection features at uncontrolled intersections (i.e. intersections with no signals or stop signs). These are generally pursued where there is a significant volume of pedestrians crossing the street, but the intersection does not meet the warrant thresholds for a control. DOT generally only marks crosswalks that meet U.S. federal guidelines for traffic controls determined by the MUTCD. Enhanced Crossings are a standard treatment that meet the community need for marked crossings when traffic controls are not appropriate.

41st Avenue and 80th Street, Queens
Shore Front Parkway, Queens

Benefits

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  • Delineates preferred pedestrian paths
  • Shortens distances between crossings
  • Makes crossing pedestrians more visible to approaching vehicles
     

Considerations

Application

  • A standard treatment for marked crossings when traffic controls are not appropriate
  • Only installed at locations with:
    • Low vehicle traffic
    • Calm streets
    • Very long distances between marked crosswalks with stop signs or signals
    • Near parks, schools, cultural centers or transit connections