1. Grissom Rd and Timberpath
Crosswalk Proposal
Grissom Rd and Timberpath
Crosswalk Proposal
By Derrick Godfrey
Eng 2013.05
April 30, 2014

2. Pedestrian FactsPedestrian Facts
● According to the
NHTSA 4, 432
pedestrians were
reported to be killed
in traffic accidents in
the U.S.
● A survey done by the
NHTSA showed that
60% of pedestrians
expect drivers who
have the right- of-way
to stop if they are on
the crosswalk● 88% of pedestrian
related deaths
occurred during
normal weather
conditions

3. The ProblemThe Problem
● The 3-minute wait time at the traffic lights at the 4-
way intersection At Grissom Rd. and Timber Path
result in pedestrians experiencing a longer wait
time to cross the street as they have to walk
through two crosswalks. This also causes for
pedestrians to cross in dangerous ways such as
● Ignoring the crosswalk signal and jaywalking
● Crossing behind moving traffic
● Crossing into the median and waiting until traffic is
clear

4. The SolutionThe Solution
● The solution to this problem would be to have
another crosswalk built.
● The plan to achieve this goal will be to
● send a petition from the community to get another
crosswalk
● Call the transportation department and request a
crosswalk to be built

5. Is a Crosswalk Necessary?Is a Crosswalk Necessary?
● Before presenting a case to the transportation department it
is always good to have valid points.
● These are the factors that are in the decision making
towards building pedestrian crossings according to the
NACTO:
● Pedestrian compliance
● Speed
● Safety
● Demand
● Crash History

6. The ProcessThe Process
● To get a crosswalk built in your neighborhood is not really
complicated. You simply just:
● Call the transportation department and politely
present your case to the transportation department.
● If the transportation department does decide in your
favor then a contractor is usually hired to do the job
● Painting the crosswalk usually take about two days
during which the a lane may have to be closed

7. CostCost
● These are the cost involved in the building of a
crosswalk according to Amer Gilani of Traffic Signal
Management:
$2000-5000 for pavement marking- cost depends
on size of the crosswalk and quality of the paint
– $300-800 each for the walk signs

8. ConclusionConclusion
● Another crosswalk should be built on Grissom Rd
and Timberpath due to pedestrians frequently
crossing the road unsafely
● This can be made possible because there is:
– Support from the community
– There are valid points for the necessity of a
crosswalk