Pedestrian Signalization Alternatives - Appendixes

Zegeer, C. V.; Opiela, K. S.; Cynecki, M. J.; Goodell-Grivas, Inc.

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Pedestrian Signalization Alternatives - Appendixes

1983-11-01
By Zegeer, C. V. ; Opiela, K. S. ; Cynecki, M. J.

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Zegeer, C. V. ; Opiela, K. S. ; Cynecki, M. J.

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Corporate Creators:

Goodell-Grivas, Inc.
Contributors:

Fegan, John C.
Corporate Contributors:

United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Safety and Traffic Operations
Subject/TRT Terms:

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Pedestrian Clearance Interval (Traffic Signals) Pedestrian Safety Pedestrian Signs Pedestrian Vehicle Interface
Publication/ Report Number:

FHWA-RD-83
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
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Appendixes
Contracting Officer:

Fegan, John C.
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Safety and Traffic Operations
Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to determine the operational and safety effects of various pedestrian signalization alternatives. An analysis was conducted of pedestrian accidents, traffic and pedestrian volumes, geometrics, and signal data for 1,297 signalized intersections in 15 U.S. cities to determine the safety effects of pedestrian signals and signal timing. The presence of standard-timed pedestrian (WALK/DON'T WALK) signals was found to have no significant effect on pedestrian accidents. However, scramble (or exclusive) pedestrian timing was associated with significantly lower pedestrian accidents. Current MUTCD warrants for pedestrian signals were evaluated and Warrant 3 (Minimum Pedestrian Warrant) was found to be ineffective. An improved warrant was developed and is recommended for adoption. Several new sign and signal alternatives were developed and field tested to indicate the clearance interval and to warn of pedestrian-vehicle conflicts. The alternatives recommended for inclusion in the MUTCD at high pedestrian hazard intersections include the WALK WITH CARE signal, a YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS WHEN TURNING regulatory sign, a PEDESTRIANS WATCH FOR TURNING VEHICLES warning sign, and a pedestrian signal explanation sign (word and symbolic). A three-phase pedestrian signal using DON'T START to indicate the clearance interval was recommended for additional testing, and little or no benefit was found from the flashing WALK or the steady DON'T WALK. Allowing pedestrians to yield to traffic and cross against the pedestrian signal was found to be undesirable based on safety considerations.
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DTFH61-80-C-00145
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