Active Transportation Plan - City of Pomona

Pomona Active Transportation Plan
November 2012
Chapter 8 – Bicycle and Pedestrian Design Guidelines
Applications
• Installations should be done according to the MUTCD Chapter 4F, “Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons.”
The California MUTCD has not yet approved the beacons for use. Cities should follow the formal
experimental process to use these.
Pedestrian-Activated Push Button
Pedestrian push button
Description
Pedestrian-activated traffic controls require pedestrians to push a button to activate a walk signal. Where
significant pedestrian traffic is expected, pedestrian-activated signals are generally discouraged. The
“WALK” signal should automatically come on.
Benefits
• Provides for smoother traffic flow if there are few pedestrians, and no need to provide walk signal
for every cycle
Key Design Features
• Should be located as close as possible to top of curb ramps without reducing the width of the
path
• Buttons should be at a level that is easily reached by people in wheelchairs near the top of the
ramp.
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