way to encourage pedestrian and bicycle access is to supplement marked crosswalks with crossing guards. It is also important to consider on-site crosswalks, particularly those across entrance driveways where vehicles may turn in conflict with pedestrians or bicyclists.
The provision of a student pedestrian and cyclist queuing area at major crossings could decrease conflicts between waiting students and traffic. Phoenix, Arizona, USA, developed wider student queuing areas and painted “stand-back lines” to delineate where students should stand while waiting at crosswalks for busy street crossings.3
The School Area Traffic Control Briefing Sheet also provides guidance on traffic control devices for major crossings, such as pavement markings, beacons, and signals.