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New pedestrian crossings in town

A look at two upgraded pedestrian crossings in Saxonville, at the McAuliffe branch library and Potter Road/Elm Street.

Pedestrian crossing is hard to miss here
Pedestrian crossing is hard to miss here
The new pedestrian crossing is a bit more visible than the old one
The new pedestrian crossing is a bit more visible than the old one

By having the sidewalk jut out and narrow the street, this offers a visual cue to drivers that something "unusual" should be expected
By having the sidewalk jut out and narrow the street, this offers a visual cue to drivers that something “unusual” should be expected
Another view of the crossing
Another view of the crossing
The brick crosswalk is more visible - and more permanent - than traditional yellow road markers.
The brick crosswalk is more visible – and more permanent – than traditional yellow road markers.


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  1. Robyn Says:

    November 22, 2009 at 10:05 am

    As a bike commuter, I also love the fact that the new Potter/Elm intersection has sensors for bikes to be on to make the lights change. Bravo!


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