Rails-with-Trails: Lessons Learned

FIGURE 5.35 Roadway crossing type 1 (reroute to nearest intersection)

Basic Criteria:
Signalized intersection with crosswalk within 350' of path²
Crossing Major Arterial with high ADT (See ADT vs Ped plot)³

Sources:

1. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 1988
2. Institute of Transportation Engineers, Transportation and Land Development, 1988
3. Investigation of Exposure Based Accident Areas: Crosswalks, Local Street, and Arterials, Knoblauch, 1987

FIGURE 5.36 Roadway crossing type 2 (new signal)

Basic Criteria:
Ped volume is 50-100 per hour¹
Crossing Major Arterial with High ADT (See ADT vs Ped plot)³
Signalized intersection with crosswalk within 350' of path²

Sources:

1. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 1988
2. Institute of Transportation Engineers, Transportation and Land Development, 1988
3. Investigation of Exposure Based Accident Areas: Crosswalks, Local Street, and Arterials, Knoblauch, 1987

FIGURE 5.37 Roadway crossing type 3 (unprotected crossing)

Basic Criteria:³
Speed Limit < 45mph
Adequate Stopping Sight Distance
Crosswalk Adequately Illuminated
Low ADT (See ADT vs. Ped Plot)

Sources:

1. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 1988
2. Institute of Transportation Engineers, Transportation and Land Development, 1988
3. Investigation of Exposure Based Accident Areas: Crosswalks, Local Street, and Arterials, Knoblauch, 1987

FIGURE 5.38 Roadway and track crossing

FIGURE 5.39 Summary of potential trail user movements

A-D:
Potential movements at intersection

Note:
In an effort to simplify the figure to show the design concept, not all pavement marking or other required traffic control devices are shown.

FIGURE 5.40 Angled intersection with roadway