Evaluation of alternative pedestrian control devices.

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• Creators:
  Zaworski, Katharine Hunter ; Mueller, Jon
• Corporate Creators:
  Oregon State University. School of Civil and Construction Engineering
• Corporate Contributors:
  Oregon. Dept. of Transportation. Research Section ; United States. Federal Highway Administration
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Traffic control devices
  • Traffic signs
  • Traffic signals
  • Crosswalks
  • Pedestrian areas
  • Pedestrian safety
  • Traffic signs and signals--Oregon
  • Pedestrian crosswalks--Oregon
• Publication/ Report Number:
  FHWA-OR-RD-12-09
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  Oregon
• Edition:
  Final report.
• Corporate Publisher:
  Oregon. Dept. of Transportation. Research Section
• Abstract:
  A literature review, field study of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) installations in Oregon, and a static survey ; on the sequencing of the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) were completed. ; The field study conducted in this project was designed to compare side and overhead-mounted beacons and RRFBs. The ; field study results indicated that the environment surrounding the crossing has an impact on compliance and that the ; presence of a median can increase compliance. ; The PHB study verified that drivers are confused about what these devices are and how they operate. For the first ; deployment of a PHB in an area, a public education program is recommended during the early deployment of the PHB. ; The Guidelines that have been developed as part of this project were based on the literature review and the Oregon field ; study. The major recommendation is that RRFBs be installed on medians when side-mounted devices are considered and ; at locations with posted speeds of 40 mph or less unless additional features such as stripping, signing , and advance ; warning RRFBs are used. To reinforce the guidelines, a decision matrix was developed.
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• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  SPR 721
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/24024/dot_24024_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 6.44 MB]
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
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