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19 Pedestrian Level of Traffic Stress (PxLTS) The Pedestrian Crossing Level of Traffic Stress (PxLTS), shown in Figure 8, evaluates how comfortable street crossings are for pedestrians. Like the BLTS, crossings are assigned a stress score from 1 to 4 based on roadway characteristics and crossing features. In general, crossings with lower speed limits, shorter crossing distances, and more crossing enhancements receive lower PxLTS scores, indicating more comfortable crossings for pedestrians. The PxLTS analysis considers multiple factors, including the presence and type of traffic control, average daily traffic volumes (uncontrolled crossings only), posted speeds (uncontrolled crossings only), the number of lanes being crossed, the number of lanes on the intersecting street, and whether a median refuge or crossing island is provided. PxLTS 2 conditions are considered appropriate for most adults. Note that this analysis does not include an assessment of accessibility for people with disabilities, such as lack of ADA-compliant curb ramps, poor pavement in the crossing, and other factors impacting accessibility. Along the focus network, most crossings score PxLTS 3 or 4. Most of these crossings are signalized but stressful due to the high number of lanes being crossed (often 6+). The lowest-stress crossings are primarily located in downtown Pleasanton, where two-to-three lane roads and slower speeds (posted speed limit of 25 mph) help reduce traffic stress for pedestrians. There are a few other low-stress crossings located in other locations in the city. One example is where the Iron Horse Trail crosses W Las Positas Boulevard. Even though this street has a high posted speed limit and six lanes to cross, this fully signalized crossing with a pedestrian refuge island takes the stress level down to a PxLTS 2. Crossings of 25-mph streets near schools also received lower-stress scores.