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<br />~ <br /> <br />TEXTURED INTERSECTIONS AND CROSSWALKS <br /> <br />DESCRIPTION: Crosswalks or intersections can be textured by means of special pavers or <br />decorative concrete. <br /> <br />APPLICATION: In commercial districts, there may be an integrated design concept that <br />includes special pavement for intersections and crosswalks. Such treatment calls attention to a <br />junction or crosswalk. The intention may be to alert the driver that the area being traversed has <br />some special identity, such as where pedestrian traffic is frequent or that requires special <br />attention. <br /> <br />LIMIT A TIONS: There may be reductions in speed. Generally, special textured pavement has <br />a minimal effect on traffic flow and should be used primarily as an enhancement of the more <br />effective calming devices on collectors and arterials. <br /> <br />ADVANTAGES: <br />. May enhance driver attention <br />. May enhance the streetscape <br /> <br />DISADVANTAGES: <br />. May not be effective in reducing vehicle speeds <br />. May increase noise as vehicles traverse the textured surface <br /> <br />TYPICAL COSTS: Costs range from $10,000 to $25,000, depending upon the surface <br />treatment. Annual maintenance cost is $250. <br /> <br /> <br />City of San Leandro, Engineering and Transportation Page 19 of 23 <br />4/20/06 NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING PROGRAM <br />