Pedestrian crossing enhancements implemented by the City often include, but are not limited to the following key elements:

• Pedestrian activated crosswalk beacon or signaling device;
• Curb extensions (or bulb-outs) on both sides of the crossing that shortens pedestrian crossing distances and improves visibility of pedestrians;
• ADA compliant curb ramps;
• Connector sidewalk or existing sidewalk repair adjacent to crossing location;
• High visibility crosswalk striping; and
• Enhanced crosswalk lighting

In locations where more robust treatment is warranted, PHBs, also known as HAWK signals, may be considered if Federal Standard warrants are met. PHBs enhance uncontrolled pedestrian crossings with push-button activated solid and flashing yellow and red lights mounted on signal poles and mast arms, which make them more visible across wider pedestrian crossings on higher speed and higher traffic volume roadways. PHBs have safety lighting mounted on top of the signal poles that automatically turn on at night to enhance nighttime visibility for the crossing.

Instructions on how pedestrians and drivers use these types of crossing enhancements can be found in the Fremont Vision Zero 2020 brochure.

Below is a list of enhanced crossings in the City, as well as crossings that are currently under various development phases through the Pedestrian Crossing Enhancement Program.  

While not part of the City’s roadway network, the City stresses the importance of enhancing pedestrian crossings at the various freeway interchanges along the I-880 and I-680 corridors, as well as along the State highways that extends through the City (e.g. SR-238 and SR 262 along Mission Boulevard).  Crossing at these state facility locations are often considered especially challenging given the high traffic volume and vehicle speeds that are common at freeway on/off-ramps and along the State Highway network. 

The City’s Pedestrian Crossing Enhancement Program is funded primarily through City’s share of countywide Measure BB funds dedicated to bicycle and pedestrian improvements administered by the Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC).  These funds are supplemented by other Federal, State, or regional transportation safety grants that may be secured through staff’s on-going efforts.  
Finally, pedestrian crossing improvements may be implemented as part of nearby private development projects that may have a direct benefit or “nexus” to a crossing location, based on the findings of its traffic impact or circulation analysis.