Optimizing Type and Location of Pedestrian Crossing Signs at Non-signalized Intersections

Numbers of pedestrians crossing streets at non-signalized locations, particularly in suburban areas have been increasing but since the Covid-19 pandemic, numbers of people walking for exercise and fun has increased exponentially. Safety of pedestrians sharing street crossings with automobiles has become increasingly problematic as numbers of pedestrian crossings have increased. A variety of signs and sign configurations are allowed by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Guidance provided by the MUTCD regarding types of signs and particularly mounting locations for pedestrian crossing signs at non-signalized intersections is sparse. A recent study of signage for unsignalized pedestrian crossings by the research team showed potentially significant impact of signage location on likelihood of automobile compliance. The objective of this project is to identify optimal locations for signage at unsignalized pedestrian crossing locations, as well as, optimal signage configurations. The proposed work will address at least two CAMMSE research thrusts: Generate innovations in multi-modal planning and modeling for high-growth regions; and Innovations to improve multi-modal connections, system integration and security.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Completed
• Funding: $163343
• Contract Numbers:

  69A3551747133

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Center for Advanced Multimodal Mobility Solutions and Education

  University of North Carolina, Charlotte
  Charlotte, NC  United States  28223

  Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology

  University Transportation Centers Program
  Department of Transportation
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Managing Organizations:

  University of North Carolina, Charlotte

  Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
  9201 University City Boulevard
  Charlotte, NC  United States  28223-0001
• Project Managers:

  Fan, Wei

• Performing Organizations:

  University of Texas at Austin

  Austin, TX  United States  78712
• Principal Investigators:

  Machemehl, Randy B

• Start Date: 20201001
• Expected Completion Date: 20220930
• Actual Completion Date: 20220930

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Compliance; COVID-19; Crosswalks; Location; Multimodal transportation; Optimization; Pedestrian movement; Pedestrian safety; Pedestrians; Traffic control devices; Traffic signs; Unsignalized intersections
• Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Planning and Forecasting; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01754812
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Center for Advanced Multimodal Mobility Solutions and Education
• Contract Numbers: 69A3551747133
• Files: UTC, RIP
• Created Date: Oct 17 2020 2:16PM