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- A curb extension (or also neckdown, kerb extension, bulb-out, bump-out, kerb build-out, nib, elephant ear, curb bulge, curb bulb, or blister) is a traffic calming measure which widens the sidewalk for a short distance. This reduces the crossing distance and allows pedestrians and drivers to see each other when parked vehicles would otherwise block visibility. A curb extension is formed by an angled narrowing of the roadway and a widening of the sidewalk. This is often accompanied by an area of enhanced restrictions (such as a "no stopping" or "no parking" zone) and the appropriate visual reinforcement. This is achieved using painted road markings (e.g. lines, coloured areas, or chevrons), barriers, bollards, or the addition of pavement or street furniture (e.g. planters, street lights, or benches). Curb extensions are often used in combination with other traffic calming measures such as chicanes, speed bumps, or rumble strips, and are frequently sited to protect formal pedestrian crossings. In these cases the "squeeze" effect of the narrowed roadway shortens the exposed distance pedestrians must walk. (en)
- Une avancée de trottoir, élargissement de trottoir ou saillie de trottoir désigne l'élargissement d'un trottoir devant un passage piéton en vue d'améliorer la visibilité des piétons et des automobilistes, par la suppression de stationnement près du passage piéton. L'avancée de trottoir permet également parfois de diminuer la distance de parcours des piétons sur la chaussée. (fr)
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- Une avancée de trottoir, élargissement de trottoir ou saillie de trottoir désigne l'élargissement d'un trottoir devant un passage piéton en vue d'améliorer la visibilité des piétons et des automobilistes, par la suppression de stationnement près du passage piéton. L'avancée de trottoir permet également parfois de diminuer la distance de parcours des piétons sur la chaussée. (fr)
- A curb extension (or also neckdown, kerb extension, bulb-out, bump-out, kerb build-out, nib, elephant ear, curb bulge, curb bulb, or blister) is a traffic calming measure which widens the sidewalk for a short distance. This reduces the crossing distance and allows pedestrians and drivers to see each other when parked vehicles would otherwise block visibility. (en)
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