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Widening sidewalks provides a more comfortable space for <br />pedestrians, particularly in locations with high volumes of <br />pedestrians, and provides space to accommodate people in <br />wheelchairs. Widening sidewalks reduces the likelihood of <br />collisions with pedestrians walking in the road. <br />Cost $$ <br /> <br />PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES <br />SAFE SYSTEM HIERARCHY <br />Remove Severe <br />Conflicts <br />Widen Sidewalk <br />Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 <br />Other Reference Information <br />FHWA Pedestrian Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System. http://www. <br />pedbikesafe.org/PEDSAFE/countermeasures_detail.cfm?CM_NUM=3 <br />Tactile warning devices must be detectable to visually impaired <br />pedestrians. Curb ramps must follow PROWAG and local design <br />guidelines. <br />Cost $$ <br /> <br />PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES <br />Increase <br />Attentiveness <br />and Awareness <br />SAFE SYSTEM HIERARCHY <br />Remove Severe <br />Conflicts <br />Upgrade Curb Ramp <br />Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 <br />Upgrade Curb Ramp <br />Widen Sidewalk <br />36 Appendix J: Countermeasures Toolbox | Snoqualmie Pass Comprehensive Safety Plan | Kittitas County