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48 Study Objectives and Results There continues to be a problem in the United States related to the safety for pedestrians who attempt to cross streets, particularly on high-speed, high-volume, multi-lane roads. Furthermore, there is a need to better understand the safety effects of some of the more promising treatments on pedestrian crashes.
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Summary and Conclusions 49 roads. While most of the treatments are at intersections, a substantial number of midblock locations are also represented in the database.
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50 Development of Crash Modification Factors for Uncontrolled Pedestrian Crossing Treatments likely to address the specific problem(s)
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Summary and Conclusions 51 roads, the use of advanced YIELD or STOP markings and signs is strongly recommended when vehicle AADT is high (59–61)
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52 Development of Crash Modification Factors for Uncontrolled Pedestrian Crossing Treatments (R1-5b or R1-5c) sign, or "YIELD HERE TO PEDESTRIANS" (R1-5 or R1-5a)
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