Pedestrian Facilities 101

Are you confused about the many different types of pedestrian facility types? Don't know the difference between a Zebra crossing and a HAWK?  This page has been created to help you understand some of the many options communities have to make streets safer and more comfortable to walk along.

Pedestrian-Friendly Crossings

Communities have many options to make street crossings safer for pedestrians, especially children, the disabled and older adults. Here are a few of the main ones.

Crosswalk Striping Options
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Crosswalk Striping Types
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High-visibility 'continental' crosswalk with center 'refuge' island
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High-visibility, flashing pedestrian crossing signs; center median pedestrian 'refuge' island