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Dangerous Intersection at West 181 Street, Hall of Fame Terrace, and University Avenue/MLK Boulevard

Two children killed by vehicles in five years, making it one of the most dangerous intersections in the area. High speeds, quick right turns, and circuitous crosswalks contribute to the safety issues. This analysis suggests short, middle, and long-term actions to improve pedestrian safety.

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Dangerous Intersection at West 181 Street, Hall of Fame Terrace, and University Avenue/MLK Boulevard

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  1. West 181 Street,Hall of Fame Terrace & University Avenue/MLK Boulevard 2 children killed by vehicles in five years - tied for most dangerous

  2. View from South

  3. bike routes

  4. High speeds along University/MLK Quick right turns No crosswalk in front of college Long & circuitous crosswalks Disrespected striped islands CONFLICT ANALYSIS

  5. Large, Wide Intersection

  6. Entrance to College

  7. Time-lapse at Entrance to College

  8. SHORT TERM ACTIONS Crosswalk in front of school w/signal & stop lines Add Northbound bus stop No parking near crosswalk

  9. MIDDLE TERM ACTIONS Stripe Median along University/MLK Create Two Intersections: Hall of Fame West 181 Stripe Excess Roadway Add Planters & Bollards

  10. LONG TERM ACTIONS Raised Median Raised Corner Extensions Convert SE corner to park

  11. Detail of West 181 Street Intersection

  12. Detail of Hall of Fame Terrace Intersection

  13. Curb Extension West 161 Street Set-back Stop Line Broadway & West 57 Street, Manhattan

  14. Fake Median Tremont Av & Boston Rd Real Median - Pedestrians Wait between Bollards and Planter, West Side Highway, Manhattan

  15. Medians Clinton Street, Brooklyn Main Street, Queens Prospect Park SW, Brooklyn

  16. Granite Bollards Grand Army Plaza, Manhattan Spherical Bollards Fordham Plaza Steel Bollard Lower Manhattan

  17. Park Avenue, Manhattan Midland Avenue, Staten Island Crosby Avenue Adopted Plantings and Planters

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