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76 <br /> lib <br /> reduce the potential for crashes along this section of US 70.Improvements to signage and striping in this section to try to <br /> increase awareness of the side streets could be considered.However,proximity of the unsignalized Mace Road and <br /> Shambley Road intersections to the signalized Buckhorn Road intersection may limit the options for signing <br /> improvements.The installation of flashing Signal Ahead signs in place of the existing warning signs could also be <br /> considered to decrease the potential for rear end and frontal impact crashes at the Buckhorn Road intersection.The <br /> replacement of the existing traffic signal with a roundabout could also be considered to help reduce vehicle speeds and <br /> lower the potential for turning crashes.Figure 25 shows the prominent crash locations near Buckhorn Road and in Efland. <br /> There are also at-grade railroad crossings shown in Figure 25 at the Railroad Crossover and across Buckhorn Road,south <br /> of US 70.As this area continues to grow,further protections for vehicles and pedestrians at the railroad crossings should <br /> be considered.Various improvements have been discussed as part of other planning efforts. <br /> There is also a spike in rear end crashes in Efland at Efland-Cedar Grove Road(SR 1004/SR 1372)and Brookhollow Road <br /> (SR 1324).Brookhollow Road was identified as a potentially hazardous(PH)location in 2022 by the Highway Safety <br /> Improvement Program(HSIP)—PH#67100186.The frequency of crashes may indicate that drivers are not adjusting to <br /> increased traffic conflicts by reducing speeds as they enter Efland.Drivers may not be expecting increased turning <br /> volumes,as reflected in the number of frontal impact collisions at Efland-Cedar Grove Road.The next closest signalized <br /> intersection to Efland-Cedar Grove Road along US 70 from the east is at Revere Road which is about 3.5 miles away and <br /> from the west is at Buckhorn Road which is about 3 miles away.Drivers may not expect this isolated traffic signal, <br /> contributing to crashes.Traffic calming measures entering Efland including restriping or installing pavement markings to <br /> alert drivers to slow down could be considered.To decrease the potential for crashes at Efland-Cedar Grove Road <br /> intersection,the installation of dual-indicated Signal Ahead signs including a flashing LED as well as Signal Ahead <br /> pavement markings could be considered.The replacement of the existing traffic signal with a roundabout could also be <br /> considered to help reduce vehicle speeds entering Efland and lower the potential for turning crashes. <br /> Brookhollow Road is located on the downside of a vertical curve from the east which may contribute to rear end crashes <br /> due to poor sight distance for westbound drivers.The vertical curves entering Efland as well as vehicle speeds may also <br /> be contributing factors to the crashes in Efland.Checking the sight distance near Brookhollow Rd to see if improvements <br /> to the existed alignment and grade could be considered.Improvements to the existing Intersection Ahead sign,such as <br /> the addition of a Hill Blocks View sign and Supplementary Speed Limit Plaque if appropriate and permissible,could be <br /> considered. Checking all signs to ensure appropriate retro-reflectivity and replacing worn signs as well as the installing <br /> retro-reflective signpost panels could also be considered. <br /> 74 US 70 Multimodal Corridor Study Existing Conditions Report <br />