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Other Reference Information <br />FHWA Pedestrian Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System. http://www. <br />pedbikesafe.org/PEDSAFE/countermeasures_detail.cfm?CM_NUM=34 <br />Neighborhood traffic circles are circular intersections similar <br />to roundabouts, but are stop controlled on the approach and <br />intended for smaller intersections. Typically, they supplement <br />existing stop-controlled intersections with a circular island in <br />the center that is designed to slow traffic and eliminates severe <br />conflict points (such as conflicting left-turn movements). <br />Cost $ <br />Low Cost / Quick Build alternative available <br /> <br />INTERSECTIONS & ROADWAYS <br />SAFE SYSTEM HIERARCHY <br />Remove Severe <br />Conflicts <br />Reduce Vehicle <br />Speeds <br />Neighborhood Traffic Circle <br />Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 <br />Uses paint and bollards to extend the curb and slow left turns <br />at intersections of one-way to one-way or two-way streets. <br />Widening the turning radii of left-turning vehicles expands <br />the field of vision for drivers and increases the visibility of <br />pedestrians. <br />Cost $ <br />Low Cost / Quick Build alternative available <br /> <br />INTERSECTIONS & ROADWAYS <br />Increase <br />Attentiveness <br />and Awareness <br />SAFE SYSTEM HIERARCHY <br />Reduce Vehicle <br />Speeds <br />Left Turn Enhanced <br />Daylighting/Slow <br />Turn Wedge <br />Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 <br />Left Turn Enhanced Daylighting/Slow Turn Wedge Neighborhood Traffic Circle <br />22 Appendix J: Countermeasures Toolbox | Snoqualmie Pass Comprehensive Safety Plan | Kittitas County