Midblock crossings provide a vital safety and accessibility feature for pedestrians, particularly in urban areas with long blocks and high foot traffic. They reduce jaywalking by offering designated crossing points, minimizing the risk of accidents and improving overall traffic flow. By enhancing pedestrian connectivity, they create more inclusive and efficient urban environments.

These crossings are especially beneficial near schools, parks, and shopping areas, where pedestrian activity is concentrated. They promote walkability, encouraging healthier lifestyles and reducing reliance on vehicles, which helps decrease traffic congestion and emissions.

Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon

Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) can reduce pedestrian involved crashes by 47% and increase motorist yielding rates by up to 98%.

In 2025, the City of Toledo will install RRFBs in the following locations:

• Navarre and Valleywood – This location will also have new bumpouts, pededstrian ramps, striping, and signs
• White and Ellis – This location will also have new bumpouts, pedestrian ramps, striping, and signs
  
• North Cove and Promedica – This location will also have new pedestrian ramps, striping, and signs
  
• Kenwood and Ottawa Park – This location will connect into the existing sidewalk and have new pedestrian ramps, striping, and signs
  
• Summit and Cullen Park – This location will also have new signs
  
• Copland and Chessie Circle – This location will also have new striping and signs
  

Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon

Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (PHB) can reduce pedestrian involved crashes by 55%, all crashes by 29%, and fatal and serious injury crashes by 15%.

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In 2025, the City of Toledo will install PHBs in the following locations:

• Alexis and Clegg
• Airport and Brookview
  
• Broadway and Zoo
• Glendale and Swan Creek