Pedestrian Signal Safety - AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
Pedestrian Signal Safety - AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
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Table D-4. Significance testing of difference in mean walking speed <strong>for</strong> younger pedestrians and<br />
older pedestrians <strong>for</strong> two types of pedestrian signal.<br />
Intersection<br />
type<br />
Traditional<br />
Countdown<br />
Subjects Mean<br />
<strong>Pedestrian</strong>s<br />
under 65<br />
<strong>Pedestrian</strong>s<br />
65 and older<br />
<strong>Pedestrian</strong>s<br />
under 65<br />
<strong>Pedestrian</strong>s<br />
65 and older<br />
<strong>Pedestrian</strong>s with Impairments<br />
Standard<br />
deviation<br />
4.85 0.67<br />
3.98 0.66<br />
5.03 0.62<br />
4.31 1.10<br />
Observed impairment <strong>Pedestrian</strong>s MWS<br />
Visually impaired 15 4.2<br />
Mobility impaired (walked with a cane, crutch, or<br />
push cart)<br />
Tcalc<br />
7.185<br />
5.310<br />
Outcome<br />
The difference<br />
between means is<br />
significant at 95<br />
percent.<br />
The difference<br />
between means is<br />
significant at 95<br />
percent.<br />
<strong>Pedestrian</strong>s with discernable mobility or visual impairments were recorded separately, regardless<br />
of their age. At the study intersections, 35 pedestrians with impairments were observed <strong>for</strong> walking<br />
speeds during the study periods. The walking speeds categorized by impairments are listed in Table<br />
D-5. These data are not stratified by age due to the small sample size.<br />
Table D-5. Walking speeds of pedestrians with impairments, regardless of age, in Minneapolis and<br />
St. Paul, Minnesota.<br />
15 3.6<br />
Motorized wheelchair assisted 2 5.5<br />
Non-motorized wheelchair assisted 3 3.5<br />
Fifteen pedestrians with visual impairments were observed during the study period. MWS <strong>for</strong> these<br />
pedestrians was 4.20 ft./sec. This was similar to MWS <strong>for</strong> older pedestrians at the study intersections.<br />
Fifteen pedestrians with mobility impairments also were observed during the study period. MWS <strong>for</strong><br />
these pedestrians was 3.60 ft./sec.<br />
Start-Up Times<br />
<strong>Pedestrian</strong>s who approached the intersection during the steady DON’T WALK (DW) interval and<br />
waited <strong>for</strong> the WALK interval were observed to determine their start-up lost time. This is the time from<br />
when the WALK indication is displayed on the pedestrian signal until the pedestrian leaves the curb<br />
and starts his or her crossing. This start-up time is related to the pedestrian’s reaction to the signal<br />
timing. However, there could be other factors, such as turning vehicles still in the intersection, that<br />
may cause a pedestrian to delay his or her start across the intersection. No distinction was made<br />
between those who waited <strong>for</strong> turning vehicles and those who simply did not react to the signal as<br />
quickly. Only pedestrians who arrived prior to the onset of the WALK interval were included in this<br />
analysis.<br />
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