Main Street - Independence, Oregon
Curb Extensions

      
The Independence
      project uses curb extensions at both ends of Main Street to serve
      as visual gateways to the historic district, calm approaching
      traffic and provide safer pedestrian crossings. The north gateway
      at Main and C Streets (above, left) includes two large extensions
      and striped crossing at an unsignalized intersection. Here, some
      vehicles yield to pedestrians, but most pedestrians must wait
      before attemting to cross.


      
At the south
      end of Main Street, the large curb extensions (shown on the previous
      page) at the intersection with Monmouth Avenue are located at
      a controlled, 3-way intersection with stop signs. The tire marks
      on the new curb (above, right) at this intersection are thus
      more likely attributed to oversized vehicles adjusting to the
      new design than to speeding cars.

      
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