Pedestrian Signal Safety - AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety

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Younger Pedestrians
Table G-6 shows the frequency and percentage of younger pedestrians entering during each signal
indication for the two intersections equipped with TPS.
Table G-6. Frequency and percentage of younger pedestrians entering during the WALK, flashing
DON’T WALK, or DON’T WALK indication at traditional signals in Salt Lake City, Utah.
WALK FDW DW
Intersection Crossing Frequency Percent Frequency Percent Frequency Percent
State/3300
South
Major 24 71 7 21 3 9
(traditional) Minor 24 75 6 19 2 6
State/2100
South
Major 46 94 2 4 1 2
(traditional) Minor 33 85 5 13 1 3
Total at traditional
signals
127 82 20 13 7 5
The compliance for pedestrians under 65 at traditional signals was fairly consistent by site and
approach, with 71 percent to 94 percent entering during the WALK indication. When the four
intersection legs were considered together, 82 percent entered during the WALK interval.
Table G-7 shows the frequency and percentage of younger pedestrians entering during each signal
indication for the two intersections equipped with PCD signals. As with the traditional intersections,
the compliance varied by intersection and leg. The legs varied from 54 percent to 86 percent entering
on WALK. When the four intersection legs were considered together, 73 percent entered during the
WALK interval. This was lower compliance than at the traditional signals but is comparable.
Table G-7. Frequency and percentage of younger pedestrians entering during the WALK, flashing
DON’T WALK, or DON’T WALK indication at pedestrian countdown signals in Salt Lake City, Utah.
WALK FDW DW
Intersection Crossing Frequency Percent Frequency Percent Frequency Percent
State/200 Major
South
(countdown) Minor
155
198
63
86
53
30
22
13
37
3
15
1
1300
East/500
Major 22 73 4 13 4 13
South Minor 19 54 10 29 6 17
(countdown)
Total at countdown
signals
394 73 97 18 50 9