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39 <br /> <br />Pedestrian Median Refuge <br />Crossing islands, also known as pedestrian refuge islands or pedestrian median refuges, <br />are raised islands that provide a protected waiting area and allow pedestrians to cross one <br />direction of motor vehicle traffic at a time. They can be located at intersections or mid- <br />block. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Guidance <br />There are two primary types of crossing islands: <br />• The first provides a cut-through of the island, keeping pedestrians at street-grade. <br />These islands must be at least 6’ in width in order to integrate detectable <br />warning surfaces and be considered a true pedestrian refuge island. <br />• The second type provides ramps to move pedestrians up above street grade. <br />However this requires a median area wide enough to accommodate the minimum 6’ <br />landing area plus ramps on either side. <br />• Crossing islands should always be considered on collector or arterial roadways with <br />moderate-to-high traffic speeds and volumes and multiple lanes, as well as where <br />crossing distances are greater than 50 feet.