Intersection Menu
Intersection Menu
Fixing an intersection can be a quick way to keep traffic moving, improve safety, and reduce congestion. Out of the 65 intersections considered in the study, 27 of them are on US 17. The study team decided the best way to address the 27 intersections on US 17 would be through capacity improvements in West Ashley and changes to the Septima P. Clark Parkway. This site discusses those improvements in other menus. This menu shows strategies for the remaining 38 intersections near the US 17 Corridor.
We would like you to consider the information about intersection improvements and tell us which improvements you would support. You may support any or all of them.
Intersection Location Map
This map shows intersections that may need improvement. Each number matches a picture showing potential work at that intersection. To see a larger version of the map right-click anywhere within the map.
Please review the potential intersection improvements presented below. The intersections are listed by area: West of the Ashley River, the Medical District, Septima P. Clark Parkway, and near King Street. You can select the ones you wish to support by checking to box. You can zoom in to the intersection by clicking the magnifying glass in the upper right-hand corner. You can choose to support as many as you like.
The menu of intersection projects has many terms that may not be familiar to you. This table defines those terms and shows an example of the improvement.
| Description | Picture |
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramps make using sidewalks easier for everyone, especially those using wheelchairs. |
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Bulb-outs, or curb extensions, extend the sidewalk into the parking lane to narrow the roadway and provide additional pedestrian space at key locations; they can be used at corners and at mid-block. Curb extensions enhance pedestrian safety by increasing pedestrian visibility, shortening crossing distances, slowing turning vehicles, and visually narrowing the roadway. |  |
| Flashing yellow arrow traffic signals have an extra flashing yellow arrow in addition to red, yellow, and green arrows. When the yellow arrow is flashing drivers, can make a left turn if there is no oncoming traffic. |  |
| High Visibility Crosswalks are easier to see than traditional crosswalks because they use a ladder style pavement markings that provide more contrast between the pavement and the striped lines. |  |
| A multi-use path is at least ten feet wide, versus a sidewalk which is only five feet wide. A multi-use path supports walkers, runners, cyclists, and wheelchairs. |  |
| Trees and brush can make it hard to see oncoming cars. Trimming trees or brush that block sightlines can make an intersection safer. |  |
| Wayfinding signs help people unfamiliar with an area find important locations, like a hospital or an airport. |  |
