In addition, businesses reliant on on-street parking are more geared to pedestrian access. This attention can foster a more vibrant pedestrian commercial environment. On the other hand, parking creates a visual barrier between motor vehicle traffic and crossing pedestrians especially with children. Therefore, where there is parking, curb extensions should be built where pedestrians cross.
Parking needs to be cleared on the approaches to crosswalks.
At least 20 feet of parking should be removed on the approach to a marked or unmarked crosswalk and about 20 feet of parking should be removed downstream from the crosswalk. Some agencies require that parking be cleared back 30 to 50 feet from intersections for pedestrian safety reasons. On-street parking in Concord, MA shields pedestrians from moving traffic. This guide is currently under review by practicioners and others in the field. Subsequently, the material provided on this page is subject to change in the future.