Oklahoma State University Cleveland Street and Farm Road pedestrian safety design

By virtue of being a college campus, Oklahoma State University should be easily accessible by foot, bike, and bus. These forms of travel are cheaper, more space-efficient, and less dangerous than personal automobiles. This redesign of the intersection of Cleveland Street and Farm Road is but one step toward that goal of a people-centric place. Cleveland Street has recently become a north-south thoroughfare frequented by motorists seeking the fastest route through campus. This redesign emphasizes the presence of folks who are walking, biking, and scootering, which is a stark departure from the automobile-oriented roads that dominate the area. Similar shared space, traffic calming, and pedestrian and bicyclist safety measures could be implemented at other intersections and corridors across campus. Multiple key design features have been selected for the intersection. The design team determined that a shared-space approach would be the best alternative. Signage was also altered within the design. Rather than a four-way stop, the redesigned intersection calls for a two-way stop along Farm Road and the implementation of RRFBs along Cleveland Street. An additional speed limit sign would be installed to the north. All corners of the intersection would be brought down to even grade with the road level. The pavement design was also altered to consist of pavers and concrete. Protection of pedestrians and bikers is ensured with the installation of bollards. Bike lane striping throughout the intersection also improves safety.