Residential Street Bump-Outs

Residential street bump-outs are a safety tool for residential streets that reduces unprotected crossing distance for people walking and improves visibility. They visually narrow the travel lane, which reduces speeds and increases stop compliance. They are appropriate on residential streets. "Detached" bump-outs are constructed by creating a pedestrian refuge area between the sidewalk and travel lane to reduce effects on drainage or existing curb lines. Estimated cost is dependent on roadway width, direction of traffic, restoration requirements, and existing utilities. The standard fill for the detached bump-outs is red stamped colored concrete.