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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Younger <strong>Pedestrian</strong>s<br />
Table H-6 shows the frequency and percentage of younger pedestrians entering during each signal<br />
indication <strong>for</strong> the two intersections equipped with TPS.<br />
Table H-6. Frequency and percentage of younger pedestrians entering during the WALK, flashing<br />
DON’T WALK, or DON’T WALK indication at traditional signals in Orange County, Cali<strong>for</strong>nia.<br />
WALK FDW DW<br />
Intersection Leg Frequency Percent Frequency Percent Frequency Percent<br />
Intersection<br />
A<br />
Intersection<br />
B<br />
Total at traditional<br />
signals<br />
Major 48 67 6 8 18 25<br />
Minor 57 76 7 9 11 15<br />
Major 27 69 3 8 9 23<br />
Minor 35 71 4 8 10 20<br />
167 71 20 9 48 20<br />
The compliance <strong>for</strong> younger pedestrians at traditional signals was fairly consistent by site and<br />
approach, with 67 percent to 76 percent of pedestrians entering during the WALK indication. When<br />
the four intersection legs were considered together, 71 percent entered during the WALK.<br />
Table H-7 shows the frequency and percentage of younger 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. However, when the four approaches were considered<br />
together, only 46 percent of the pedestrians entered during the WALK indication and 41 percent<br />
entered during the DW indication. This was lower compliance than at the traditional signals. This may<br />
be due to a difference in the availability of gaps during the DW interval at the countdown intersection.<br />
Additionally, both intersections were pedestrian actuated. <strong>Pedestrian</strong>-actuated intersections generally<br />
have a lower compliance rate than intersections with dedicated pedestrian intervals. Intersection D<br />
had lower vehicle volumes than intersection C. There<strong>for</strong>e, pedestrians may have found it easier to<br />
cross against the signal instead of activating the pedestrian pushbutton and waiting <strong>for</strong> the pedestrian<br />
interval. This finding will be compared to other cities.<br />
Table H-7. Frequency and percentage of younger pedestrians entering during the WALK, flashing<br />
DON’T WALK, or DON’T WALK indication at pedestrian countdown signals in Orange County,<br />
Cali<strong>for</strong>nia.<br />
WALK FDW DW<br />
Intersection Leg Frequency Percent Frequency Percent Frequency Percent<br />
Major 16 84 0 0 3 16<br />
Intersection C Minor 35 64 9 16 11 20<br />
Intersection<br />
Major 21 37 9 16 27 47<br />
D Minor 23 30 10 13 44 57<br />
Total at countdown<br />
signals<br />
95 46 28 13 85 41<br />
217