Pedestrian Signal Safety - AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety

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• Promotes pedestrian entry during clearance phase (n = 5)
• Drivers tend to start when the countdown is ending; some drivers speed up; drivers focus on
the countdown timer (n = 5)
• Pedestrians underestimate time to cross; countdown makes them think they must run (n = 4)
• Cost/cost of maintenance; maintenance is more difficult (n = 2)
• Pedestrians think they need more time when in actuality time given is adequate (n = 2)
• Use of technology for technology’s sake (n = 1)
• Encourages jaywalking (n = 1)
• Higher potential for left-turning vehicles to hit a pedestrian (n = 1)
• Pedestrians tend to slow down because they know they have the time (n = 1)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF DIFFERENTIAL PEDESTRIAN EXPERIENCE BASED ON AGE
AND/OR PHYSICAL ABILITIES
With the use of PCD signals, have you observed any evidence of differential pedestrian experience
based on age and/or physical abilities (such as school age children, teenagers, elderly, or wheelchair
users)? (Q=26)
• None (n = 37)
• Kids and teenagers cross at any chance they get, equally; adults cross where and when
they want (n = 5)
• More calls to city; not enough time to cross (n = 3)
• Yes (n = 2)
• Older people comfortable crossing the street (n = 2)
• Inconclusive (n = 1)
• Pedestrians can react more quickly to the signal indication; additional information helps
pedestrians make decisions (n = 1)
• People with reduced/limited mobility appreciate the countdown signals (n = 1)
OBSERVED DIFFERENCES IN MOTORIST BEHAVIOR AT INTERSECTIONS EQUIPPED
WITH PEDESTRIAN COUNTDOWND SIGNALS
Have you observed any differences in motorist behavior at intersections equipped with PCD signals?
(Q27)