Crosswalk Enhancements

A large part of the City of Los Angeles’ pedestrian safety program is to increase pedestrians’ visibility to motorists at street crossings where a stop sign or traffic signal is not present.

		Crosswalks are often enhanced in the following ways:
		Installing visual warnings for drivers, which include ladder crosswalk markings, warning signs, warning pavement messages and extended red curb zone. Assigning school crossing guards at locations near elementary schools in order to provide the adult guidance needed to cross streets. Deploying “pedestrian warning” at the most critical location. This LADOT innovation detects a crossing pedestrian and after they push the crosswalk button warns motorists by flashing overhead signals or roadway lights

Information regarding crosswalk enhancements at specific locations can be obtained by contacting a Los Angeles Department of Transportation District Office.