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Pavement Surface Modifications A motorist's awareness of pedestrian crossings or <br /> neighborhood gateways can be heightened by modifying pavement texture and materials. This <br /> technique is often combined with raised crosswalks, and/or curb extensions. The change in <br /> pavement surface is a very effective visual cue for drivers when contrasting paving materials are <br /> used. While this is an effective technique to raise motorists awareness of pedestrians or to <br /> indicate neighborhood gateways, this device has not been shown to reduce traffic speeds or <br /> volumes. <br /> • <br /> * *INSERT PHOTO ** <br /> Speed Actuated Signing. A possible psychological control for local speeding traffic involves <br /> coupling speed detection technology with flashing beacons and standard or unique signing. In <br /> operation, if a vehicle were traveling above the desired speed limit, speed detection gear would <br /> trigger a flashing beacon sign installation, calling attention to the sign message and singling out <br /> the motorist traveling too fast. It should be noted that flashing beacons may be undesirable in <br /> some residential settings and that use of this device could create a maintenance issue. In <br /> accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, signs associated with the <br /> beacon should be standards ones (e.g. speed limit or slow signs). Some police departments use <br /> speed actuated signs which indicate vehicle speed and the posted speed limit. These signs are <br /> portable, which allows them to be frequently moved to create a greater impact on drivers. This <br /> is, however, a temporary measure. Speed actuated signing should only be used in retrofit <br /> situations. <br /> 7 <br />