Mid-block Crosswalks: City Place, West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-block crosswalk with tropical pedestrian island

City Place has one of the nation's most attractive crossings, with lots of pavers, palm trees and other architectural details. Chicanes on both sides of the road create a tropical island for crossing pedestrians.



Mid-block crosswalk with tropical pedestrian island



Chicane in street at mid-block crossing



Sidewalk extension at mid-block crossing

Discussion:

City Place is in West Palm Beach not St. Pete
-- melanie carr
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Location:: City Place West Palm Beach, FL, US
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Source:: Walkable Communities

CSS Highlights

Flexible Design Elements:: Crossing Islands/Channelized Intersection, Crosswalks, Crosswalks: Mid-block, Crosswalks: Un-signalized, Sidewalks
Community Outcome:: Aesthetic Enhancement, Community Enhancement

CSS Details & Data

Road Classification (AASHTO):: Urban Collector
Road Classification (Other):: Street
Physical Setting:: Urban; Neighborhood Commercial District
Population:: 50,001 - 250,000
CSS Context:: Aesthetic
Land Use:: Commercial
Transportation Facilities:: Road
CSS Transportation Outcome:: Increased Walkability, Improved Safety (Pedestrians/Bikes), Speed Management
Design Directions:: Traffic Calming

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