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 G-8 shows the frequency and percentage of older pedestrians entering during each signal<br />
indication <strong>for</strong> the two intersections equipped with TPS. The compliance <strong>for</strong> older pedestrians at<br />
traditional signals was fairly consistent by site and approach, with 67 percent to 89 percent of the<br />
pedestrians entering during the WALK indication. When the four intersection legs were considered<br />
together, 81 percent entered during the WALK. This was very close to the 82-percent compliance<br />
observed in the younger age group at traditional signals.<br />
Table G-8. Frequency and percentage of older pedestrians entering during the WALK, flashing<br />
DON’T WALK, or DON’T WALK indication at traditional signals in Salt Lake City, Utah.<br />
WALK FDW DW<br />
Intersection Crossing Frequency Percent Frequency Percent Frequency Percent<br />
State/3300<br />
South<br />
(traditional)<br />
Major<br />
Minor<br />
22<br />
25<br />
67<br />
81<br />
4<br />
5<br />
12<br />
16<br />
7<br />
1<br />
21<br />
3<br />
State/2100<br />
South<br />
(traditional)<br />
Major<br />
Minor<br />
31<br />
22<br />
89<br />
88<br />
1<br />
1<br />
3<br />
4<br />
3<br />
2<br />
9<br />
8<br />
Total at traditional<br />
signals<br />
100 81 11 9 13 10<br />
Table G-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. As with the traditional intersections,<br />
the compliance varied by intersection and leg. The legs varied from 79 percent to 96 percent entering<br />
on WALK. When the four intersection legs were considered together, 86 percent entered during the<br />
WALK interval. This was higher compliance than at TPS but is comparable. This also was a higher<br />
compliance than younger pedestrians at countdown signals.<br />
Table G-9. Frequency and percentage of older pedestrians entering during the WALK, flashing<br />
DON’T WALK, or DON’T WALK indication at pedestrian countdown signals in Salt Lake City, Utah.<br />
WALK FDW DW<br />
Intersection Crossing Frequency Percent Frequency Percent Frequency Percent<br />
State/200<br />
South<br />
Major 27 79 4 12 3 9<br />
(countdown) Minor 22 96 1 4 0 0<br />
1300<br />
East/500<br />
South<br />
(countdown)<br />
Total at countdown<br />
signals<br />
Major 20 91 0 0 2 9<br />
Minor 12 80 2 13 1 7<br />
81 86 7 7 6 6<br />
201
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