Parking Restrictions at Crossing Locations / Daylighting
Purpose
Improve sightlines between drivers and pedestrians or bicyclists crossing the street.
Description
Signs, pavement markings, curb extensions, planters, or vertical delineators that restrict onstreet parking near a crossing. Parking restrictions help to enhance visibility between all travel modes near driveways and at other crossing locations.
Safety Benefits
- Prevents drivers from parking too close to a crosswalk, giving sufficient space for pedestrians to wait to cross the street.
- Allows drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists to see each other without objects/barriers in the way.
- Creates a physical barrier that prevents a driver from parking their car too close to the crosswalk.
Street Types and Context
Applicable Street Types
All street types with on-street parking.
Other Location Guidance
- Applied at crossings, including intersections, driveways, and other mid-block pedestrian crossing locations where parked vehicles may block sightlines.
- Applied at crossings with high pedestrian or bicyclist volumes.
Primary User Groups
Key Implementation Considerations
- The length of parking restrictions at driveways or intersections depends on vehicle speeds, expected crossing road users, and other location-specific engineering factors.
- Roadside obstructions (signal cabinets, trees, etc.) may also be considered for relocation to improve sight distance.
- The type of obstruction has a significant impact on cost and implementation timeline.
Expected Crash Reduction
30% for vehicle-pedestrian crashes (Gan et al. 2005).
Cost
Varies based on treatment type and maintenance costs. For example, planters (which are applicable in some scenarios) require additional installation and maintenance costs.
Timeline
Less than one to three or more years, depending on complexity.
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