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40 <br /> <br />Considerations <br />• Crossing islands can be coupled with other traffic calming features, such as partial <br />diverters and curb extensions at mid-block and intersection locations. <br />• At mid-block crossings where width is available, islands should be designed with a <br />stagger, or in a “Z” pattern, encouraging pedestrians within the median to face <br />oncoming traffic before crossing. <br />• Should a midblock crossing be provided along a multilane arterial, a raised median <br />or crossing island and supplementary traffic control devices are desirable. <br />• On a local road with relatively low traffic speeds and volumes, placing a raised <br />median or crossing island might be done for aesthetic considerations or based on <br />special pedestrian crossing characteristics and volumes. <br />• Crossing islands require minimum depth of 6’, with preferred depth of 8-10’ in <br />locations where significant pedestrian or bicycle volumes are present/expected, or <br />to accommodate cargo bikes & wheelchairs more effectively. <br />• May be implemented as a quick build treatment through use of temporary materials. <br /> <br />