The purpose of the 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. 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 DONT START to indicate the clearance interval was recommended for additional testing. The Appendixes are available upon request from the Federal Highway Administration.


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    Title :

    Pedestrian Signalization Alternatives


    Contributors:
    C. V. Zegeer (author) / K. S. Opiela (author) / M. J. Cynecki (author)

    Publication date :

    1985


    Size :

    156 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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