Textured Pavements:
- Can be used to attract the driver's attention visually, audibly,
and physically.
- Are ideal for residential applications.
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Typical Design:
- Can be made of interlocking paving stones, reinforced stamped concrete,
bricks, cobble stones, coarse asphalt.
- Colors can also be included in the design to attract attention.
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Placement Issues:
- Can be used at cross walks to better define them and emphasize a pedestrian
crossing.
- Good for residential applications and all traffic volumes.
- Can be used in combination with almost any other traffic calming measure.
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Approximate Cost:
- Low cost compared with other measures.
- Costs vary depending on material used and area to be covered.
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Comments:
- Installers should create a stable base before installing; otherwise
maintenance costs could be high.
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Advantages
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Disadvantages
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- Low cost
- Can draw attention to pedestrian areas
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- Potential rise in maintenance costs if heavy vehicles are common
and/or a stable base is not created
- Potential slight increase in road noise
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