Speed Cushions
Speed Cushions (formerly "humps/bumps") are raised
pavement sections meant to encourage motorists to drive slower without impacting emergency
vehicle response time.
Speed Hump/Bump (SW Fonner Road)
Speed Cushion (SW Park Street)
Speed Cushion (City of Beaverton)
Curb Extensions
Curb extensions can increase the visibility of pedestrians and provide
a shorter crosswalk distance.
Curb Extension (SW McDonald Street)
Curb Extension w/Crosswalk (SW Main Street)
Crosswalks
Crosswalks designate a pedestrian crossing and are installed
to increase motorists' awareness of pedestrians.
Crosswalk (SW Greenburg Road)
Crosswalk (illuminated) (SW Main Street)
Chokers
Chokers narrow the roadway and can encourage motorists to drive slower.
Pedestrian Refuge
Pedestrian Refuge is a protected area within the crosswalk at the
centerline of roadway which can allow the pedestrian to cross one lane of traffic at a time.
Choker (SW North Dakota)
Pedestrian Refuge (City of Beaverton)
Traffic Islands
Traffic Islands can direct the flow of traffic and provide a pedestrian refuge.
Traffic Island (SW Gaarde Street)
Traffic Island w/Curb Extension (SW North Dakota Street)
Raised Markers
Raised Markers can direct the flow of traffic and be used to encourage motorists to drive slower.
Raised Markers (SW Winter Lake Drive)
Raised Markers w/Traffic Circle (SW Hillshire Drive)
Traffic Circles
Traffic Circles are typically used for speed and volume control.
