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I/gATCH POR CHILD REN <br /> <br />CHAPTER. <br /> <br />I <br /> <br /> I <br />'l <br /> <br /> A variety of signs exist to try and warn of the <br /> presence of children, '55~atch for Children," <br /> "Slow, Children at Play," etc. The request for <br /> these signs generally stem from parents' con- <br /> cern for their children's safety in the streets <br /> nero- their home. Unfortunately, the request for <br /> this type of signage is based on a widespread <br /> but false belief that traffic signs provide protec- <br /> tion. <br /> <br /> Volumes. No effect <br /> <br /> Speed. Little or no effect. <br /> <br />:Traffic Noise, Air Quality and Energy Con- <br />:sumption.' Little or no effect. <br /> <br /> Tr~_f-Fic Safety. 'Little or no effect. <br /> <br /> Cost I <br /> Minimal for one installation. May become <br /> significant if instal]ed at a larg-e number oI~ <br /> locations. <br /> I <br /> Additional Considerations I <br /> There is no indication that signs of this type_ <br /> acl'fieve the desired safety benefits. SinceI <br /> children live in virtually every neighborhood, <br /> signs would have to be posted in alt blocks, or[ <br /> drivers might assume that no children liv'e <br />where the signs are not posted. I <br /> I <br />Signs of th/s type might indicate that the street <br />is an acceptable place to play. I <br />There is no evidence or documentation that· <br />th/s ~e of' sigTfing has any leg-al consequence. I <br /> I <br /> <br />SLOW <br /> <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br /> <br />~1~ ~eighborhood Traffic Control <br /> <br />January ]994 <br /> <br />5-1 <br /> <br />I <br /> <br /> <br />