Pedestrian Signal Safety - AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY FOR OLDER PEDESTRIANS
Interviewer _______________________________________________________________________
Intersection ______________________________________________________________________
Date ____________________ Time period _____ a.m. _____ noon _____ p.m.
Respondent age _____ Under 18 _____ 18–35 _____ 36–65 _____ Over 65
Respondent sex _____ Male _____ Female
Mobility impairment? _____ Yes _____ No
Describe ___________________________________________________________________
Visual impairment? _____ Yes _____No
Describe ___________________________________________________________________
1. While you were crossing this intersection, did you notice anything different about the
pedestrian signal at this intersection than at other intersections in the surrounding area?
_____ Yes _____ No
1b. If yes, explain what is different: ____________________________________________________
(If the pedestrian responds “no” to question 1a, explain that there is a PCD signal at this intersection
and have them view the signal briefly so that they can continue with the rest of the survey.)
2. Can you explain what the numbers on the countdown signal mean? (Circle the response that
most reflects how the pedestrian responds.)
The seconds remaining to complete the crossing or reach the median (if it exists)
The seconds remaining until the light turns red
The seconds remaining for you to start crossing
The seconds remaining until you can cross
Other ___________________________________________________________________________
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