• Pedestrian markings and other pavement markings (e.g., shared lane markings) foster safe road sharing between vehicles, pedestrians, and micromobility users. Crosswalks are a pedestrian marking that function as extensions of sidewalks or shoulders across intersections. While crosswalks can be located midblock, they should always be marked. If possible, eliminate parking on approaches to uncontrolled crosswalks to improve the vision between motorists and pedestrians. Do not install crosswalks where there are added pedestrian safety risks (e.g., poor sight distance, complex or confusing designs) in the absence of traffic control devices or supplemental design features. Good lighting can increase motorist yielding to pedestrians.
• Table 20.2 offers guidance on when to incorporate marked crosswalks and other pedestrian improvements at uncontrolled locations.

C = Candidate site for marked crosswalk. Conduct and engineering study and confirm the facility accommodates at least 20 pedestrian (or 15 elderly/child) crossings per peak hour

P = Pedestrian crash risk may increase if crosswalks are added without other crossing improvements. Before adding a crosswalk, monitor the site and make other improvements as necessary

N = Do not add marked crosswalks alone due to potential increases in pedestrian crash risk. Consider adding traffic calming measures, traffic signals with pedestrian signals, or other crossing safety improvements.