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James Nall of Mesa County Colorado contacted me about WisDOT's short radius terminal. He then followed up our discussion by contact staff at TTI, and FHWA.

I was wondering if MwRSF could also take a quick look at this Mr. Nall's problem.

My first guess is to remove the beam guard and delineate, but this is just base on the fact that the installed system is not crashworthy and it may not be possible to install any crashworthy alternative without significant modification to the drainage canal or service road.

This would appear to be a low- to moderate-speed, low- volume crossing situation. From a roadside safety perspective, one would possibly argue for complete removal of the system if adequate end treatment and shielding of the hazard via the ends cannot be achieved. I realize the public wants the feeling of security with a rail for pedestrians and bicyclists, but rail height for those purposes is inadequate anyway. Without seeing the width and available space along service roads at ends, it is difficult to determine what other options may be available.