How to Create a High-Visibility Crosswalk Guide

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The evening hours are notoriously dangerous for vulnerable road users, with 76% of pedestrian fatalities occurring at night — three times higher than the daytime rate (FHWA). Fortunately, high-visibility crosswalks can help combat the conditions that lead to pedestrian-vehicle collisions. In How to Create a High-Visibility Crosswalk, discover: Why nighttime pedestrian safety is a top concern FHWA-backed recommendations to build high-visibility crosswalks Top design changes to enhance pedestrian visibility