Crosswalks can be marked or unmarked and are areas of the roadbed where pedestrians are expected to cross. This section focuses on the materials used for marked crosswalks. In certain instances, marked crosswalks may have patterns or be constructed from materials that further increase their visibility or add character to a neighborhood. These treatments must still comply with the surface requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and rules promulgated thereunder; see Accessibility in Key Considerations
This section is intended to include only surface materials approved for creating distinctive crosswalks. It does not include guidance on using standard thermoplastic markings to designate crosswalks for traffic control purposes. For this information, please refer to the most recent version of the federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the Pavement Markings section of this Chapter.
In addition to the materials listed in this section, all materials listed in the Roadways section may also be used in crosswalks, according to the application guidance provided.
Granite Paver
Stone unit pavers are known for durability and associated with high-quality traditional streets.
Raised Crosswalk
Raised Crosswalks that are built with NYC DOT in-house crews are constructed entirely out of asphalt. Raised Crosswalks that are constructed as part of capital projects, have a concrete base, and a minimum of 3 inches of asphalt on top.