Field manual · Offline pedestrian desk · 2026
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Education · Pedestrian judgment

Curb Crossing Desk

A pocket field desk for reading real intersections—atlas plans, curb-to-curb timing math, before-you-step checks, and gap drills—so you decide where and when it is honest to cross.

On-device · no accounts Calm plan views · brass & slate No scores · no prizes · no network

Plate 01 Why a desk, not a game

Curb Crossing Desk is an offline pedestrian reference and trainer for walkers, parents coaching kids, older adults refreshing curb skills, mobility coaches, and anyone new to a city’s streets. You open seeded plan-view intersections—signalized four-ways, two-way stops, T-junctions, mid-block marked crosswalks, roundabout splitters, school-zone crossings—inspect markings, curb ramps, median refuges, and sight-line blockers, then compute walk and clearance time from width and pace. Run a before-you-step checklist, save named routes with notes on hard crossings, and work static gap-judgment and turning-conflict cards that show the distance/time reasoning without scores, streaks, or accounts. Brass-and-slate chrome, calm diagrams, on-device only—judgment practice before the curb, not a traffic toy.

7Seeded intersection types
100% offlineOn-device; no accounts
iOSNative pedestrian desk
Ages 8+Family & coach friendly

Illustrative marketing figures; not App Store metrics.

Plate 02 Instruments on the desk

Six reference tools arranged like a field folio—read the plan, measure the curb, check the step, then drill the gap.

Intersection Atlas

Browse plan-view sheets for signalized four-ways, all-way and two-way stops, T-junctions, mid-block crosswalks, mini-roundabouts with splitters, and school zones—lane counts, control type, and labeled conflict points.

Crosswalk & Refuge Detail

Inspect parallel vs ladder markings, curb ramps and truncated domes, median islands, daylighting setbacks, and blockers like parked vans or hedges—with callouts on what each changes for a walker.

Curb-to-Curb Timing Desk

Enter width, lanes, and pace (adult, child, older adult, or custom ft/s) to read crossing distance, minimum walk interval, and clearance time on a simple phase bar.

Before-You-Step Checklist

Signal state, left-right-left, turning-vehicle scan, phone down, stroller spacing, night/rain visibility—mark each item before an optional local practice reminder.

Gap & Turning Drills

Static scenario cards: pick the honest gap from distance and speed, then reveal the worked math. Turning-conflict cards cover right-hook, left-cross, slip lanes, and blocked crosswalks—no points or prizes.

Named Routes & Conditions

Save offline walks (home→bus, school→library) with crossing pins, hazard notes, and atlas links. Dusk, rain, fog, glare, or crowds adjust pace assumptions and surface a caution strip for the session.

Plate 03 A quiet session at the curb

Open the atlas, study the geometry, then carry the checklist to the sidewalk—nothing phones home.

  1. Open a seeded plan. Choose a four-way, T-junction, mid-block, roundabout splitter, or school-zone sheet and read lane counts and control type.
  2. Inspect markings and blockers. Note ladder bars, median refuges, curb ramps, and sight-line clutter before you trust the paint alone.
  3. Run the timing desk. Set curb-to-curb width and walking pace; read walk interval and clearance on the phase bar.
  4. Work a gap or turning card. Judge the honest gap from distance and closing speed, then reveal the worked reasoning—no scoreboard.
  5. Pin a named route. Save home→bus or school→library with notes on the hard crossings and condition flags for dusk or rain.
Built for the curb

Walkers, parents, coaches, and newcomers—practice reading intersections on device, then step with clearer judgment.