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16. Chokers <br /> <br />Description: Narrowing of a street at an intersection, mid-block or a segment of a street <br />in order to reduce width of the traveled-way by construction of a wider sidewalk or <br />landscape strip. <br /> <br />Positive Aspects: <br /> <br />Slight slowing is normally the result. <br />Shorter pedestrian crossing distances and better motorist-pedestrian visibility of <br />each other. <br />Creates added streetscape area for pedestrians and/or landscaping <br />Can discourage truck entry. <br />Allows signs to be placed closer to driver's cone of vision. <br /> <br />Negative Aspects: ~ Potential obstacle for motorist to run into. <br /> ;> May impede bicycle mobility and safety. <br /> ~. May result in loss of curbside parking. <br /> ~. Can impede legitimate truck movements. <br /> ~. May require reworking of surface drainage. <br /> <br /> <br />