Crosswalks: Toucan Crossings, Tucson, AZ

Toucan crosswalk in Tucson, AZ

At these half-signal concept Toucan Crossings in Tucson, AZ, motorists stop for short periods to allow bicyclists and pedestrians highly efficient crossings. A pedestrian island, sometimes covered, forces cars to turn right, while allowing safe crossing for bicyclists and pedestrians.



Toucan crosswalk in Tucson, AZ



A half-signal, "Toucan" crosswalk



Approaching a half-signal toucan crosswalk



A half-signal, toucan crosswalk



A toucan crosswalk's sheltered pedestrian island



A toucan crosswalk's pedestrian island

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Location:: Tucson, AZ, US
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Source:: Walkable Communities

CSS Highlights

Flexible Design Elements:: Bike Facilities, Crossing Islands/Channelized Intersection, Crosswalks, Signals and Timing
Community Outcome:: Community Enhancement

CSS Details & Data

Road Classification (AASHTO):: Urban Collector
Road Classification (Other):: Boulevard
Status:: Completed
Physical Setting:: Urban, Suburban; Strip Commercial
Population:: 250,001 - 1,000,000
CSS Context:: Community
Land Use:: Residential, Commercial
Transportation Facilities:: Road
Construction Type:: Retrofit
CSS Transportation Outcome:: Increased Walkability, Increased Bikeability, Improved Safety (Pedestrians/Bikes)
Design Directions:: Traffic Calming

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