Pedestrian Signal Safety - AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
Pedestrian Signal Safety - AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
Pedestrian Signal Safety - AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
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Older <strong>Pedestrian</strong>s<br />
Table E-8 shows the frequency and percentage of older pedestrians entering during each signal<br />
indication <strong>for</strong> the two intersections equipped with TPS. During the two hours of peak vehicle activity,<br />
78 older pedestrians were observed crossing at these intersections. The compliance varied by<br />
intersection leg; however, the sample sizes <strong>for</strong> individual legs were too small to be considered<br />
individually. When all four traditional legs were considered together, 71 percent of older pedestrians<br />
entered the intersection during the WALK indication.<br />
Table E-8. Frequency and percentage of older pedestrians entering during the WALK, flashing DON’T<br />
WALK, or DON’T WALK indication at traditional signals in Montgomery County, Maryland.<br />
Intersection Leg<br />
WALK FDW DW<br />
Frequency Percent Frequency Percent Frequency Percent<br />
Bethesda and<br />
Arlington<br />
Major 29 81 2 6 5 14<br />
(traditional) Minor 5 83 0 0 1 17<br />
Colesville and Major 9 75 1 8 2 17<br />
2 nd /Wayne<br />
(traditional) Minor 12 50 0 0 12 50<br />
Total at traditional<br />
signals<br />
55 71 3 4 20 26<br />
Table E-9 shows the frequency and percentage of older pedestrians entering during each signal<br />
indication <strong>for</strong> the two intersections equipped with PCD signals. During the two hours of peak vehicle<br />
activity, 72 older pedestrians were observed crossing at these intersections. As with traditional<br />
signals, compliance varied by intersection leg. When all four pedestrian countdown legs were<br />
considered together, 74 percent of older pedestrians entered the intersection during the WALK<br />
indication. This was slightly higher compliance than at the traditional signals. This finding will be<br />
compared to other cities.<br />
Table E-9. Frequency and percentage of older pedestrians entering during the WALK, flashing DON’T<br />
WALK, or DON’T WALK indication at pedestrian countdown signals in Montgomery County, Maryland.<br />
Intersection Leg<br />
Elm and<br />
Woodmont<br />
(countdown)<br />
Colesville<br />
and E. West<br />
Highway<br />
(countdown)<br />
Total at<br />
countdown signals<br />
WALK FDW DW<br />
Frequency Percent Frequency Percent Frequency Percent<br />
Major 6 50 1 8 5 42<br />
Minor 23 79 2 7 4 14<br />
Major 6 55 3 27 2 18<br />
Minor 18 90 1 5 1 5<br />
53 74 7 10 12 17<br />
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