10 If the pedestrian signal indication is so bright that it causes excessive glare in nighttime conditions, some form of automatic dimming should be used to reduce the brilliance of the signal indication. If the pedestrian clearance time is sufficient only to cross from the curb or shoulder to a median of sufficient width for pedestrians to wait and accessible pedestrian detectors are used, an additional accessible pedestrian detector shall be provided in the median. WebPedestrian signals consist of walk and don't walk signals or the international symbols displaying a person walking for the walk indication, and a hand for the don't walk indication. Guidance: 04 A pedestrian change interval consisting of a flashing UPRAISED HAND (symbolizing DONT WALK) signal indication shall begin immediately following the WALKING PERSON (symbolizing WALK) signal indication. Support: Passive detection devices register the presence of a pedestrian in a position indicative of a desire to cross, without requiring the pedestrian to push a button. These provisions also position pushbutton poles in optimal locations for installation of accessible pedestrian signals (see Sections 4E.09 through 4E.13). At intersections with pedestrian volumes that are so high that drivers have difficulty finding an opportunity to turn across the crosswalk, the duration of the green interval for a parallel concurrent vehicular movement is sometimes intentionally set to extend beyond the pedestrian clearance time to provide turning drivers additional green time to make their turns while the pedestrian signal head is displaying a steady UPRAISED HAND (symbolizing DONT WALK) signal indication after pedestrians have had time to complete their crossings. If the pedestrian clearance time is sufficient only to cross from the curb or shoulder to a median of sufficient width for pedestrians to wait and the signals are pedestrian actuated, an additional pedestrian detector shall be provided in the median. The additional time provided by an extended pushbutton press to satisfy pedestrian clearance time needs may be added to either the walk interval or the pedestrian change interval. Additionally, orientation and mobility specialists or similar staff also might be able to provide a wide range of advice. WebThe walk signal indicates that pedestrians may cross the street, while the dont walk signal indicates that pedestrians must wait. If no vehicular signal indications are visible to pedestrians, or if the vehicular signal indications that are visible to pedestrians starting a crossing provide insufficient guidance for them to decide when to begin crossing the roadway in the chosen direction, such as on one-way streets, at T-intersections, or at multi-phase signal operations. 08 If audible beaconing is used, the volume of the pushbutton locator tone during the pedestrian change interval of the called pedestrian phase shall be increased and operated in one of the following ways: Option: Because of this, tones are the preferred means of providing audible walk indications except where two accessible pedestrian signals on one corner are not separated by a distance of at least 10 feet. 08 Where there are physical constraints on a particular corner that make it impractical to provide the 10-foot separation between the two pedestrian pushbuttons, the pushbuttons may be placed closer together or on the same pole. Youwill alwayshave enough time to finish crossing.Ifyouhavenot startedcrossing, wait until the next WALK signal becauseyou may not have enough time to cross. 02 When the pedestrian signal heads associated with a crosswalk are displaying either a steady WALKING PERSON (symbolizing WALK) or a flashing UPRAISED HAND (symbolizing DONT WALK) signal indication, a steady or a flashing red signal indication shall be shown to any conflicting vehicular movement that is approaching the intersection or midblock location perpendicular or nearly perpendicular to the crosswalk. 21 If a leading pedestrian interval is used without accessible features, pedestrians who are visually impaired can be expected to begin crossing at the onset of the vehicular movement when drivers are not expecting them to begin crossing. The use of additional pedestrian detectors on islands or medians where a pedestrian might become stranded should be considered. 14 The use of additional pedestrian detectors on islands or medians where a pedestrian might become stranded should be considered. 2 Flashing yellow lights. If you have entered the 07 Where two accessible pedestrian signals are separated by a distance of at least 10 feet, the audible walk indication shall be a percussive tone. The pedestrian clearance time is intended to allow pedestrians who started crossing during the walk interval to complete their crossing. 01 Accessible pedestrian signals and detectors provide information in non-visual formats (such as audible tones, speech messages, and/or vibrating surfaces). Audible beaconing should only be considered following an engineering study at: Audible beaconing may be provided in several ways, any of which are initiated by an extended pushbutton press. Option: Figure 4E-4 Typical Pushbutton Locations (Sheet 1 of 2). WebPedestrian Clearance Interval Also generally known as Flashing Dont Walk (FDW). 03 Vibrotactile walk indications shall be provided by a tactile arrow on the pushbutton (see Section 4E.12) that vibrates during the walk interval. All pedestrian signal heads used at crosswalks where the pedestrian change interval is more than 7 seconds shall include a pedestrian change interval countdown display in order to inform pedestrians of the number of seconds remaining in the pedestrian change interval. WebA sign is normally mounted above the pedestrian detector explaining its purpose, and the position of the push button will tell which crosswalk signal is activated by which push-button. An indication warning pedestrians that the walk indication has ended and the dont walk indication will begin at the end of the pedestrian clearance interval. Standard: If you have already started to cross, finish crossing the To older generations it's the walk/wait light generally, where the wait light turns on to tell you not to walk. The countdown pedestrian signal shall display the number of seconds remaining until the termination of the pedestrian change interval (flashing UPRAISED HAND). 02 The primary technique that pedestrians who have visual disabilities use to cross streets at signalized locations is to initiate their crossing when they hear the traffic in front of them stop and the traffic alongside them begin to move, which often corresponds to the onset of the green interval. 15 If used, special purpose pushbuttons (to be operated only by authorized persons) should include a housing capable of being locked to prevent access by the general public and do not need an instructional sign. For crosswalks where the pedestrian enters the crosswalk more than 100 feet from the countdown pedestrian signal display, the numbers should be at least 9 inches in height. 02 Accessible pedestrian signals shall have both audible and vibrotactile walk indications. Some passive detection devices are capable of tracking the progress of a pedestrian as the pedestrian crosses the roadway for the purpose of extending or shortening the duration of certain pedestrian timing intervals. 09 Speech pushbutton information messages may provide intersection identification, as well as information about unusual intersection signalization and geometry, such as notification regarding exclusive pedestrian phasing, leading pedestrian intervals, split phasing, diagonal crosswalks, and medians or islands. Accessible pedestrian signals shall have both audible and vibrotactile walk indications. 04 If pedestrian pushbuttons are used, they should be capable of easy activation and conveniently located near each end of the crosswalks. Not all crosswalks at an intersection need audible beaconing; audible beaconing can actually cause confusion if used at all crosswalks at some intersections. The accessible walk indication should be recalled by a button press during the walk interval provided that the crossing time remaining is greater than the pedestrian change interval. Standard: If you have any questions about pedestrian signals, please contact City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Traffic Engineering at 402-441-7711. At a mounting height of approximately 3.5 feet, but no more than 4 feet, above the sidewalk. 11 An animated eyes symbol may be added to a pedestrian signal head in order to prompt pedestrians to look for vehicles in the intersection during the time that the WALKING PERSON (symbolizing WALK) signal indication is displayed. WebA steady UPRAISED HAND (symbolizing DONT WALK) signal indication means that a pedestrian shall not enter the roadway in the direction of the signal indication. Option: Speech walk messages should not tell pedestrians that it is "safe to cross," because it is always the pedestrian's responsibility to check actual traffic conditions. The walk indication is displayed in white, and the don't walk indication is displayed in Portland orange. ", Speech walk messages that are used at intersections having exclusive pedestrian phasing shall be patterned after the model: "Walk sign is on for all crossings.". 24 Accessible pedestrian signals that provide speech walk messages may provide similar messages in languages other than English, if needed, except for the terms "walk sign" and "wait.". The light source of a flashing UPRAISED HAND (symbolizing DONT WALK) signal indication shall be flashed continuously at a rate of not less than 50 or more than 60 times per minute. 04 Countdown pedestrian signals shall consist of Portland orange numbers that are at least 6 inches in height on a black opaque background. Other locations where a study indicates audible beaconing would be beneficial. 14 Speech walk messages communicate to pedestrians which street has the walk interval. 3. In getting directions to travel to a new location, pedestrians with visual disabilities do not always get the name of each street to be crossed. If speech walk messages are used, pedestrians have to know the names of the streets that they are crossing in order for the speech walk messages to be unambiguous. WebFlashing Don't Walk or Flashing Raised Hand. Any additional time that is required to satisfy the conditions of this paragraph should be added to the walk interval. As your flexibility increases, so will your ability to be safe. To be a useful system, the words and their meaning need to be correctly understood by all users in the context of the street environment where they are used. This can be done by means of a speech pushbutton information message (see Section 4D.13) during the flashing or steady UPRAISED HAND intervals, or by raised print and Braille labels on the pushbutton housing. A pedestrian signal allows a safe way for pedestrians to cross the street at signalized intersections. The pedestrian signal, when activated, provides time for the pedestrian to enter the street on the steady "WALK" signal and finish crossing the street on the flashing "DON'T WALK" signal. 12 Specifications regarding the use of Braille or raised print for traffic control devices can be found in the "Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG)" (see Section 1A.11). 12 The positioning of pedestrian pushbuttons and the legends on the pedestrian pushbutton signs shall clearly indicate which crosswalk signal is actuated by each pedestrian pushbutton. The symbol designs that are set forth in the "Standard Highway Signs and Markings" book (see Section 1A.11) shall be used. 05 During the yellow change interval, the UPRAISED HAND (symbolizing DON'T WALK) signal indication may be displayed as either a flashing indication, a steady indication, or a flashing indication for an initial portion of the yellow change interval and a steady indication for the remainder of the interval. Each pedestrian signal head indication shall be independently displayed and emit a single color. Engineering judgment should determine the need for separate pedestrian signal heads (see. A flashing DONT WALK pedestrian signal indicates that (1 point) the signal light will soon be yellow. WebWhenever pedestrian control signals exhibiting the words "Walk" or the walking person symbol or "Don't Walk" or the hand symbol are operating, the signals shall indicate as Option: A flashing WALKING PERSON (symbolizing WALK) signal indication has no meaning and shall not Countdown displays shall not be used during the walk interval or during the red clearance interval of a concurrent vehicular phase. During the yellow change interval, the UPRAISED HAND (symbolizing DON'T WALK) signal indication may be displayed as either a flashing indication, a steady indication, or a flashing indication for an initial portion of the yellow change interval and a steady indication for the remainder of the interval. 01 Pedestrian signal heads provide special types of traffic signal indications exclusively intended for controlling pedestrian traffic. 04 Accessible pedestrian signals shall have an audible walk indication during the walk interval only. 07 Under stop-and-go operation, accessible pedestrian signals shall not be limited in operation by the time of day or day of week. 05 Not all crosswalks at an intersection need audible beaconing; audible beaconing can actually cause confusion if used at all crosswalks at some intersections. Guidance: 01 Technology that provides different sounds for each non-concurrent signal phase has frequently been found to provide ambiguous information. Pedestrian signal head indications should be conspicuous and recognizable to pedestrians at all distances from the beginning of the controlled crosswalk to a point 10 feet from the end of the controlled crosswalk during both day and night. A steady UPRAISED HAND (symbolizing DONT WALK) signal indication means that a pedestrian shall not enter the roadway in the direction of the signal indication. 06 For pedestrian signal head indications, the symbols shall be at least 6 inches high. Crosswalks longer than 70 feet, unless they are divided by a median that has another accessible pedestrian signal with a locator tone; Intersections with irregular geometry, such as more than four legs; Crosswalks where audible beaconing is requested by an individual with visual disabilities; or. Support: 03 Chapter 4F contains information regarding the use of pedestrian hybrid beacons and Chapter 4N contains information regarding the use of In-Roadway Warning Lights at unsignalized marked crosswalks. Standard: US DOT Home | FHWA Home | MUTCD Home | Operations Home | Privacy Policy, United States Department of Transportation - Federal Highway Administration. 03 Pedestrian signal heads may be used under other conditions based on engineering judgment. At those times, the pedestrian signal indications shall not be displayed. As of May 2018, 73 of Madison's 386 signalized intersections have accessible pedestrian signals. Pedestrians who have not entered the road yet must push the activation button and await the next WALK signal. Pedestrians who are currently crossing may continue across the road. 01 To enable pedestrians who have visual disabilities to distinguish and locate the appropriate pushbutton at an accessible pedestrian signal location, pushbuttons shall clearly indicate by means of tactile arrows which crosswalk signal is actuated by each pushbutton. Support: They have a pushbutton locator tone and tactile arrow, and can include audible beaconing and other special features. Option: How much time do I need to invest? By combining the information from the pushbutton message or Braille label, the tactile arrow aligned in the direction of travel on the relevant crosswalk, and the speech walk message, pedestrians with visual disabilities are able to correctly respond to speech walk messages even if there are two pushbuttons on the same pole. 03 When pedestrian signal heads are used, a WALKING PERSON (symbolizing WALK) signal indication shall be displayed only when pedestrians are permitted to leave the curb or shoulder. Where two accessible pedestrian signals on one corner are not separated by a distance of at least 10 feet, the audible walk indication shall be a speech walk message. Because of this, tones are the preferred means of providing audible walk indications except where two accessible pedestrian signals on one corner are not separated by a distance of at least 10 feet. If speech walk messages are used to communicate the walk interval, they shall provide a clear message that the walk interval is in effect, as well as to which crossing it applies. The engineering study should consider the following factors: Support: Accessible pedestrian signals are typically integrated into the pedestrian detector (pushbutton), so the audible tones and/or messages come from the pushbutton housing. 03 If two accessible pedestrian pushbuttons are placed less than 10 feet apart or on the same pole, each accessible pedestrian pushbutton shall be provided with the following features (see Sections 4E.11 through 4E.13): 04 If the pedestrian clearance time is sufficient only to cross from the curb or shoulder to a median of sufficient width for pedestrians to wait and accessible pedestrian detectors are used, an additional accessible pedestrian detector shall be provided in the median. Tactile maps of crosswalks may also be provided. At intersections equipped with pedestrian signal heads, the pedestrian signal indications shall be displayed except when the vehicular traffic control signal is being operated in the flashing mode. At locations with pretimed traffic control signals or non-actuated approaches, pedestrian pushbuttons may be used to activate the accessible pedestrian signals. A flashing or steady orange hand symbol means pedestrians must not begin to cross. Speech messages might be either directly audible or transmitted, requiring a personal receiver to hear the message. At those times, the pedestrian signal indications shall not be displayed. If thesignal showssteady DONTWALK, it isnot safe to be in the crosswalk. Standard: The positioning of pedestrian pushbuttons and the legends on the pedestrian pushbutton signs shall clearly indicate which crosswalk signal is actuated by each pedestrian pushbutton. The primary technique that pedestrians who have visual disabilities use to cross streets at signalized locations is to initiate their crossing when they hear the traffic in front of them stop and the traffic alongside them begin to move, which often corresponds to the onset of the green interval. The buffer interval shall not begin later than the beginning of the red clearance interval, if used. Following the pedestrian change interval, a buffer interval consisting of a steady UPRAISED HAND (symbolizing DONT WALK) signal indication shall be displayed for at least 3 seconds prior to the release of any conflicting vehicular movement. 02 An accessible pedestrian pushbutton shall incorporate a locator tone. Option: Standard: WebThe pedestrian clearance interval consists of a flashing "Don't Walk" signal. 10 If speech pushbutton information messages are made available by actuating the accessible pedestrian signal detector, they shall only be actuated when the walk interval is not timing. Q&A: Be Healthy, Walk Safely How do I maintain my physical independence? 24 At intersections with pedestrian volumes that are so high that drivers have difficulty finding an opportunity to turn across the crosswalk, the duration of the green interval for a parallel concurrent vehicular movement is sometimes intentionally set to extend beyond the pedestrian clearance time to provide turning drivers additional green time to make their turns while the pedestrian signal head is displaying a steady UPRAISED HAND (symbolizing DONT WALK) signal indication after pedestrians have had time to complete their crossings. Call 905-546-4376 Email TrafficOps@hamilton.ca As part of the Accessible Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), all new signalized intersections in Hamilton will be outfitted with Accessible Pedestrian Pushbuttons (APS). An alert tone can be particularly useful if the walk tone is not easily audible in some traffic conditions. 08 Audible tone walk indications shall repeat at eight to ten ticks per second. Additionally, orientation and mobility specialists or similar staff also might be able to provide a wide range of advice. 03 Where countdown pedestrian signals are used, the countdown shall always be displayed simultaneously with the flashing UPRAISED HAND (symbolizing DONT WALK) signal indication displayed for that crosswalk. What are the keys to staying fit? If a leading pedestrian interval is used, the use of accessible pedestrian signals (see. 16 By combining the information from the pushbutton message or Braille label, the tactile arrow aligned in the direction of travel on the relevant crosswalk, and the speech walk message, pedestrians with visual disabilities are able to correctly respond to speech walk messages even if there are two pushbuttons on the same pole. 01 All pedestrian signal heads used at crosswalks where the pedestrian change interval is more than 7 seconds shall include a pedestrian change interval countdown display in order to inform pedestrians of the number of seconds remaining in the pedestrian change interval. Guidance: The information provided by an accessible pedestrian signal shall clearly indicate which pedestrian crossing is served by each device. Option: To enable pedestrians who have visual disabilities to distinguish and locate the appropriate pushbutton at an accessible pedestrian signal location, pushbuttons shall clearly indicate by means of tactile arrows which crosswalk signal is actuated by each pushbutton. Passive pedestrian detection may also be used to automatically adjust the pedestrian clearance time based on the pedestrian's actual walking speed or actual clearance of the crosswalk. Support: Pedestrian signal head indications shall have the following meanings: Pedestrian signal heads shall be used in conjunction with vehicular traffic control signals under any of the following conditions: Pedestrian signal heads should be used under any of the following conditions: Pedestrian signal heads may be used under other conditions based on engineering judgment. 10 Automatic volume adjustment in response to ambient traffic sound level shall be provided up to a maximum volume of 100 dBA. Standard: Passive pedestrian detection may also be used to automatically adjust the pedestrian clearance time based on the pedestrian's actual walking speed or actual clearance of the crosswalk. WebA flashing "DON'T WALK" pedestrian signal indicates that: A. the signal light will soon be yellow B. no pedestrian will cross the street C. you should prepare to slow D. your Audible beaconing is not appropriate at locations with channelized turns or split phasing, because of the possibility of confusion. 06 If the pedestrian signal rests in walk, the accessible walk indication should be limited to the first 7 seconds of the walk interval. Furthermore, low traffic volumes might make it difficult for pedestrians who have visual disabilities to discern signal phase changes. They are frequently installed at signalized Standard: 13 If the pedestrian clearance time is sufficient only to cross from the curb or shoulder to a median of sufficient width for pedestrians to wait and the signals are pedestrian actuated, an additional pedestrian detector shall be provided in the median. Where engineering judgment determines that multi-phase signal indications (as with split-phase timing) would tend to confuse or cause conflicts with pedestrians using a crosswalk guided only by vehicular signal indications. you should prepare to Potential demand for accessible pedestrian signals; A request for accessible pedestrian signals; Traffic volumes during times when pedestrians might be present, including periods of low traffic volumes or high turn-on-red volumes; The complexity of traffic signal phasing (such as split phases, protected turn phases, leading pedestrian intervals, and exclusive pedestrian phases); and, A speech walk message for the WALKING PERSON (symbolizing WALK) indication, and. A flashing WALKING PERSON (symbolizing WALK) signal indication has no meaning and shall not be used. Where engineering judgment determines that multi-phase signal indications (as with split-phase timing) would tend to confuse or cause conflicts with pedestrians using a crosswalk guided only by vehicular signal indications. If a two-section pedestrian signal head is used, the UPRAISED HAND (symbolizing DONT WALK) signal section shall be mounted directly above the WALKING PERSON (symbolizing WALK) signal section. Standard: Whenever pedestrians are controlled by pedestrian- control signals exhibiting the words WALK or DONT WALK, or exhibiting symbols of a walking person or upraised hand, such signals shall indicate and apply to pedestrians as follows: (a) Steady WALK or walking person. The U.S. Access Board (www.access-board.gov) provides technical assistance for making pedestrian signal information available to persons with visual disabilities (see Page i for the address for the U.S. Access Board). Option: 21 Speech walk messages should not state or imply a command to the pedestrian, such as "Cross Broadway now." WebPedestrian-control signal indications. The displayed period of each flash shall be a minimum of 1/2 and a maximum of 2/3 of the total flash cycle. 19 At intersections with high pedestrian volumes and high conflicting turning vehicle volumes, a brief leading pedestrian interval, during which an advance WALKING PERSON (symbolizing WALK) indication is displayed for the crosswalk while red indications continue to be displayed to parallel through and/or turning traffic, may be used to reduce conflicts between pedestrians and turning vehicles.

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