The Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Crosswalk (PHB) is a type of traffic control system, used to aid pedestrians safely crossing the street and to regulate traffic flow. This study examines the success of the first PHB installed in the state of Vermont. Erected in Colchester, VT, the area is noted for its high traffic flow, as it connects the Fanny Allen Hospital to several travel destination points across VT Route 15. By measuring yielding compliance, approach speed and advance speed, this study seeks to monitor the safety and success of the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Crosswalk over a 3-year period. After analyzing the results from the speed study, the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Crosswalk has proven more effective, and therefore safer, than having no system in place. Following installation of the PHB, yielding compliance increased by 18% on average, and an 83% increase was found in the number of vehicles slowing down as they approach within 300 feet of the crosswalk. Another pedestrian study will be performed in the future to determine if the system provides long-term benefits once drivers become used to the system.


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    Title :

    Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Crosswalk System (PHB) or High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK)


    Contributors:
    O. Incoln (author) / J. P. Trembla (author)

    Publication date :

    2014


    Size :

    26 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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