Pedestrian Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System

 

Advanced stop lines at traffic signals are helpful in improving the visibility of pedestrians to motorists and also allow pedestrians to advance in a crosswalk before motor vehicle has the opportunity to turn. Source: Toole Design Group


 

 

 

Advanced Stop Lines at Traffic Signals

Placing a vehicle stop or yield line back from the crosswalk has benefits at both signalized intersections and midblock crossings.

At signalized intersections, placing an advance stop/yield line 4 feet from the crosswalk allows pedestrians and drivers to have a clearer view of each other and more time in which to assess each other's intentions.

Purpose

Motorists sometimes crowd pedestrian crossings by stopping too close to a crosswalk. Advanced stop lines at traffic signals are helpful in improving the visibility of pedestrians to motorists and also allow pedestrians to advance in a crosswalk before motor vehicle has the opportunity to turn.

Considerations

• Effectiveness depends on motorist compliance with the marked stop line.
• If placed too far in advance of the crosswalk, motorists may ignore the line.
• In some locations, a wider crosswalk may be an effective alternative.

Estimated Cost

Infrastructure
Description
Median
Average
Min. Low
Max. High
Cost Unit
# of Sources (Observations)
Pavement Marking
Advance Stop/Yield Line
$380
$320
$77
$570
Each
3(5)
Pavement Marking
Advance Stop/Yield Line
$10
$10
$4.46
$100
Square Foot
1(4)

A STOP HERE ON RED (R10-6) sign can be used to supplement the recessed stop line.

Case Studies

Las Vegas, Nevada