Pedestrian safety presentation

1. City of Evanston
Pedestrian Safety
Presentation to:
Evanston City Council
Monday, June 18, 2012
Public Works Department

2. On-street Accident HistoryOn-street Accident History
This table excludes private property and alleys

3. On-Street Accident HistoryOn-Street Accident History
This table excludes private property and alleys

4. Some Reasons for the ReductionsSome Reasons for the Reductions
• Traffic Signals Upgrade & Coordination
(36 in the last 5 years, 16 in process – state & federally funded)
• Traffic Measures (signs, markings, speed humps etc.)
• Major Roadway Resurfacing (better friction and drainage)
• Maintenance (earlier de-icing, better plowing and pot-hole repairs)
• Right-of-Way Permits (stricter traffic control and pavement
restoration)
• Enforcement
• Cell phone ban

5. Pedestrian Accidents 2009 Location MapPedestrian Accidents 2009 Location Map

6. Pedestrian Accidents 2010 Location MapPedestrian Accidents 2010 Location Map

7. Pedestrian Accidents 2011 Location MapPedestrian Accidents 2011 Location Map

8. Pedestrian Accidents – 2 or MorePedestrian Accidents – 2 or More

9. Uncontrolled Signed CrossingsUncontrolled Signed Crossings
((No Traffic Signals or No all-way Stop signsNo Traffic Signals or No all-way Stop signs))
Designations/Categories
• Designated school crossings:
Elementary/Middle Schools – 9
High School – 8
• Senior Crossings - 3
• Park Crossings – 11
• Special Request Crossings – 3
• Other Crossings - 19

10. Uncontrolled Designated School CrossingsUncontrolled Designated School Crossings
Advance School Crossing
In-Street - State Law
High-visibility Markings
Side of Street - State Law
At Intersection
Crossing

11. Uncontrolled Designated School CrossingsUncontrolled Designated School Crossings
Improvement options:
LED Blinker School Crossing Sign
• Solar Powered
• Pushbutton activated
Special Pavement Markings
• Special pedestrian crossing
pattern
• Special sidewalk markings at
approach to crossing

12. Uncontrolled Senior CrossingsUncontrolled Senior Crossings
Existing Treatment
• Advance Pedestrian Crossing
Signs
• At Intersection sign/senior
citizen/arrow
• State Law sign (side of street)
• State Law sign (in street)
• High visibility reflective markings
• Sidewalk Bump-outs
Improvement Option:
• Complete sidewalk bump-outs

13. Uncontrolled Park CrossingsUncontrolled Park Crossings
Existing Treatment
• Advance Pedestrian Crossing
Signs
• At Intersection sign/arrow
• State Law sign (side of street)
• Crossing Flags
• High visibility reflective markings
• Sidewalk Bump-outs
Improvement Options:
• Place flags at all crossings
• Complete sidewalk bump-outs in
conjunction with street
resurfacing projects

14. Special Request CrossingsSpecial Request Crossings
Existing Treatment
• Advance Pedestrian Crossing
Signs
• At Intersection sign/arrow
• State Law sign (side of street)
• State Law sign (in street)
• High visibility reflective
markings
• Sidewalk Bump-outs
Improvement Options
• To be determined

15. OtherOther Uncontrolled Pedestrian CrossingsUncontrolled Pedestrian Crossings
Existing Treatment
• Advance Pedestrian Crossing
Signs
• At Intersection sign/arrow
• State Law sign (side of street
where requested)
• High visibility reflective markings
Improvement Options:
• Complete signs as needed and
as budget allows

16. RecommendationsRecommendations
Establish an evaluation committee consisting
of the following:
• Northwestern Traffic Institute
• Traffic Engineering Consultant
• Police Department
• Public Works Department

17. RecommendationsRecommendations
• Request a special City Council meeting be held
on August 6th in lieu of Rules Committee
• Request additional study areas from the City
Council

18. Evaluation Committee TasksEvaluation Committee Tasks
Recommended Study Areas:
• Crosswalk priority designation and categories
• Review safe walk route to schools
• Evaluate crossing guard placements
• Establish city-wide safe routes education program
• Placement of permanent radar speed displays
• Identify additional sidewalk bump-outs/crosswalk locations

19. Evaluation Committee ActionsEvaluation Committee Actions
• Hold a community meeting mid to late July on preliminary
report from evaluation committee
• Present final report to the City Council at a special meeting on
August 6th
.
• Develop implementation plan to complete all feasible
recommendations prior to the start of school