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Entrance Barrier <br /> <br /> Description: <br /> Physical barrier that restricts tums into <br /> a street. Creates a one-way segment at <br /> the intersection while maintaining <br /> two-way traffic for the rest of the block <br /> <br />Application: · Local streets where cut-through traffic is a concern <br /> · Local streets where vehicles from nearby facility circulate looking for parking <br /> <br />Advantages: · Restricts movements into s~xeet while maintaining full movement on the street block for residents <br /> Reduces cut-through traffic <br /> · More self enforcing and aesthetically pleasing than turn restriction signing <br /> <br />Disadvantages: · Redirects traffic to other local streets <br /> · Increases trip length for some drivers <br /> · In effect at all times; even if cut-through problem exists only at certain times of day <br /> · Creates physical obstruction in the travel way <br /> <br /> Special Considerations: · Requires special approval by the Fire Department for use on critical emergency response routes <br /> · Use only on local streets <br /> <br /> · Has little or no effect on speeds for local vehicles <br /> · Consider how residents will gain access to street <br /> <br /> Cost: <br /> · Moderate <br /> <br /> <br />