Review:
Raised Crosswalks
overall review score: 4.2
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Raised crosswalks are traffic calming measures designed to slow down vehicles by elevating the roadway at pedestrian crossings.
Key Features
- Promotes pedestrian safety
- Reduces vehicle speed
- Encourages drivers to yield to pedestrians
- Improves visibility of pedestrians
Pros
- Enhances pedestrian safety
- Reduces traffic accidents involving pedestrians
- Encourages active transportation
- Helps create a more walkable environment
Cons
- May cause discomfort for cyclists or drivers of low-clearance vehicles
- Can increase noise levels due to vibrations from vehicles driving over the raised surface
- Could potentially obstruct emergency vehicles