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choice but does not prevent it. Forced turns can be achieved with several designs. The preferred method, for reasons of effectiveness and aesthetics, is the construction of raised paved or landscaped islands. A less desirable (but less expensive method) is to delineate the turn channels with paint or the installation of oversized pavement reflectors. Forced turn features may also be used at a signalized intersection to a neighborhood to limit traffic to a left and/or right turn only. (WOULDN'T YOU ONLY DO THIS ON ARTERIALS AND COLLECTORS. IF SO, ITS CONFUSING TO PUT IT IN HERE, REFERENCE TO RESIDENTIAL STREET CALMING METHODS.) Parking Bays Construction of parking bays can be used to slow traffic on the street. Curb extensions are used to narrow the street width where parking is not needed or desired, while leaving space for parking where it is desired. Where curbs are extended, enhanced street tree planting or landscape areas are possible. This technique has the added benefit of markedly improving the appearance of the street. Parking bays reduce the amount of available on- street parking; the extent of their use should be balanced against the demand for on- street parking. Other parking changes can be utilized to either facilitate traffic (parking removal to facilitate turns or improve visibility) or to slow traffic (institute diagonal parking on a one -way street to increase congestion). (1 DON'T THINK THIS LAST SENTENCE APPLIES TO LOCAL RESIDENTIAL STREETS - IF YOU'RE GOING TO REMOVE PARKING TO FACILITATE TRAFFIC MOVEMENT OR TURNS, ITS PROBABLY NOT A LOCAL STREET.) Pavement Surface Modifications A motorist's awareness of pedestrian crossings or neighborhood gateways can be heightened by modifying pavement texture and materials. This technique is often combined with raised crosswalks, and/or curb extensions. The change in pavement surface is a very effective visual cue for drivers when contrasting paving materials are used. Speed Actuated Signing. A possible psychological control for local speeding traffic involves coupling speed detection technology with flashing beacons and standard or unique signing. In operation, if a vehicle were traveling above the desired speed limit, speed detection gear would trigger a flashing beacon sign installation, calling attention to the sign message and singling out the motorist traveling too fast. Signs associated with the beacon could be standards ones (e.g. speed limit or slow signs) or special messages (Respect Your Neighborhoods, Please Don't Speed) might be considered. (I THINK THIS TECHNIQUE SHOULD BE RESERVED FOR THE TRAFFIC CALMING BROCHURE - NOT PUT IN HERE. IT APPLIES ONLY TO EXISTING STREETS - NO RELATIONSHIP TO NEW STREETS. ALSO RECOMMEND NOT PUTTING IN TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES HERE. LSP EMPHASIZES CONTROLLING TRAFFIC THROUGH GEOMETRIC DESIGN OF STREET RATHER THAN USE OF TRAFFIC CONTROL. RESERVE FOR BROCHURE.