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• pedestrian volumes, particularly older pedestrian volumes;
• lack of any construction or other temporary impediments (such as street closures) that may
affect pedestrian behavior;
• ability to sufficiently collect data (such as utility poles located close to the intersection);
• conventional intersection design; and
• surrounding land use.
Based on field observations, discussions with the engineering staff, and the recommendations of the
AAA representative, four intersections were selected for the study:
• A1A (Ocean Boulevard) and 36th Street (traditional);
• A1A (Ocean Boulevard) and Oakland Park Boulevard (traditional);
• A1A (Ocean Boulevard) and Commercial Boulevard; and
• A1A (Ocean Boulevard) and Datura Avenue.
Figure C-1 displays the type of pedestrian signal at each of the four intersections. As shown, the
intersections were in close proximity to one another and were located along the Ocean Boulevard/
A1A corridor. The two farthest intersections were located 1.5 miles apart. The land use surrounding
these intersections was characterized by office buildings, restaurants, and commercial storefronts.
There also were a few senior high-rise communities toward the southern end of the corridor.
Figure C-1. Study intersections in Broward County, Florida.