Study by AIM Engineering - potential improvements for Immokalee crosswalks; to make Immokalee a safer walking community.

1. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study

2. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
Project Objective
Goal is to Improve Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety!
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3. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
Project Location Map
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4. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
Work Completed
• Crash Analyses
– Summarizing 2005 to 2012
• Vehicular Counts
– Traffic Volume & Speed
• Pedestrian/Bicycle Counts
– Nine Zones at Peak Hours
• Qualitative Assessment
– Observations/
Recommendations
Crash
Analyses
Vehicular
Counts
Pedestrian/
Bicycle
Counts
Qualitative
Assessment
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5. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
Crash Analyses
• Review & Analyses of Crash Reports
– Summarize 2005 to 2012
Pedestrian/Bicycle Crashes
– Graphically Show Places of Concern
• Convenience Store on 7th Street
• Restaurant & Theater/Game
Room on 3rd Street
Crash
Analyses
Vehicular
Counts
Pedestrian/
Bicycle
Counts
Qualitative
Assessment
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6. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
2005-2012 Day Crashes
2
KEY
Driver at Fault Pedestrian/Bicycle at Fault (No Alcohol) Pedestrian/Bicycle at Fault(Alcohol-Related) Fatal Incident
N
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TOTAL CRASHES = 13 CRASHES INVOLVING DUI = 4 FATAL = 0

7. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
2005-2012 Night Crashes
2
N
2 2 2
2
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KEY
Driver at Fault Pedestrian/Bicycle at Fault (No Alcohol) Pedestrian/Bicycle at Fault(Alcohol-Related) Fatal Incident
TOTAL CRASHES = 29 CRASHES INVOLVING DUI = 13 FATAL = 3

8. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
2005-2012 Crash Analyses
TYPE TOTAL DUI FATAL
Day 13 4 0
Night 29 13 3
Total 42 17 3
Pedestrian 27 13 3
Bicyclist 15 4 0
Total 42 17 3
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9. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
Vehicular Counts
• 72 Hour Bi-Directional Traffic Counts
– Collected Between January 9th to 11th & 16th to 18th
– Traffic Volumes & Vehicle Speeds
Crash
Analyses
Vehicular
Counts
Pedestrian/
Bicycle
Counts
Qualitative
Assessment
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FDOT TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS OFFICE
“It is common traffic engineering knowledge that about 85 percent of all drivers travel at
reasonably safe speeds for the various roadway conditions they encounter, regardless of speed
limit signs. This leaves 15 percent of drivers who must be reminded of the maximum speed limit.
The Department uses the "85th percentile" method of determining appropriate and safe
posted speed limits in conjunction with the maximum statute based speeds. This method is
based on extensive nationally accepted studies and observations. By measuring the speed of
hundreds of vehicles at various points along the roadway, traffic engineers are able to use data to
determine a reasonable and safe maximum speed to post for all vehicles to travel.”

10. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
Vehicular Speed Analysis
DIRECTION
AVERAGE DAILY
TRAFFIC VOLUME
MEAN (AVERAGE)
SPEED
85TH PERCENTILE
SPEED
Main Street
Eastbound 6,350 26.05 mph 33.24 mph
Westbound 5,661 26.33 mph 33.24 mph
1st Street
Northbound 7,270 33.19 mph 39.53 mph
Southbound 7,751 33.67 mph 39.22 mph
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11. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
Pedestrian/Bicycle Counts
• Pedestrian Counts Conducted at Nine Locations
– Zones Determined by Observations
– Weekday & Weekend
• 2 Hours AM Peak
• 2 Hours PM Peak
Crash
Analyses
Vehicular
Counts
Pedestrian/
Bicycle
Counts
Qualitative
Assessment
ZONE NUMBER
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Total 161 280 487 19 1,390 343 326 90 759
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12. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
Pedestrian/Bicycle Counts
161 280 487 19
1,390 343 326
90 759
# of Pedestrian/Bicycle Counts
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13. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
Qualitative Assessment
• During Peak Hours During Harvest Season
– January 16th & 18th
• 5:00 AM – 8:00 AM
• 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Summarize Observations & Recommendations
– Improve Pedestrian & Bicyclist Safety
Crash
Analyses
Vehicular
Counts
Pedestrian/
Bicycle
Counts
Qualitative
Assessment
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14. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
Qualitative Assessment
OBSERVATION
• Pedestrians Cutting
Through Medians
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15. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
Recommendations
RECOMMENDATION
• Install Fence/Railing in Median to
Direct Pedestrians to
Crosswalk/Median Openings
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16. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
Qualitative Assessment
OBSERVATION
• Pedestrians Using Shortest Path of Travel
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VEHICLE SPEED
ESTIMATED SURVIVAL
PERCENTAGE FOR
PEDESTRIAN
20 mph 95%
30 mph 60%
35 mph 40%
40 mph 20%
50 mph Nearly No Survival
NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY
ADMINISTRATION STUDY DATA

17. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
Recommendations
RECOMMENDATION
• Designate “Pedestrian Zone” &
Lower Speed to 30 mph
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18. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
Qualitative Assessment
OBSERVATION
• Large Number of Signs & Flashing
Beacons Distract Drivers
RECOMMENDATION
• Remove Excessive Signing & Beacons
• Install In-Pavement Lighting
at Crosswalks w/ Flashing
Highlighted Signs
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19. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
Qualitative Assessment
OBSERVATION
• Harvester Bus Pick Up Lot & Grocery/Café Generate High Volume of
Pedestrians Crossing at/or Between 2nd Street & 3rd Street
– Over 2,000 Pedestrians Crossing in Area for the AM & PM Studied Peak Hours
– 1,400 Pedestrians Using Crosswalk at 3rd Street
• Broken Fence Between 2nd Street & 3rd Street
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20. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
Recommendations
RECOMMENDATION
• Coordinate w/ Owner to Fix Fence
• Install Fence/Railing in Median
• Install New Crosswalk at 2nd Street
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21. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
Qualitative Assessment
OBSERVATION
• Narrow 6-Foot Wide Median Opening Prohibits Two-Way Bicyclists
from Crossing Simultaneously
6’
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22. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
Recommendations
RECOMMENDATION
• Widen Median Opening to 10 Feet
Near 5th Street & 7th Street
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23. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
Qualitative Assessment
OBSERVATION
• Many Bicyclists Do Not Have Lights
or Reflectors
RECOMMENDATION
• Coordinate w/ FDOT Community
Traffic Safety Team to Distribute Free
Lights through Bike Lights Program
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24. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
Qualitative Assessment
OBSERVATION
• Large Number of School Students Crossing East of 7th Street During the
Week Between 2:15-2:30 PM & 3:45-4:00 PM
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25. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
Recommendations
RECOMMENDATION
• Detailed Evaluation Needed to
Determine if Crosswalk at 7th
Street is Warranted
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26. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
Qualitative Assessment
OBSERVATION
• Vehicles Not Yielding to Pedestrians in
Crosswalks During Saturday Evenings
• Vehicles Typically Yielding During the
Other Times
RECOMMENDATION
• Increase Enforcement During
Saturday Evening Hours
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27. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
Qualitative Assessment
OBSERVATION
• Over 750 Pedestrians Documented Crossing Near 1st Street & Colorado
Avenue During Four AM & PM Peak Hours on Weekdays & Weekends
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28. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
Recommendations
RECOMMENDATION
• Install Crosswalk on 1st Street North
of Colorado Avenue
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29. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
Qualitative Assessment
OBSERVATION
• Street Planters & Trees Limit Motorists Visibility of Pedestrians
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30. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
Recommendations
RECOMMENDATION
• Remove or Modify Landscaping to
Low Profile Plants, at a Minimum
100 Feet Near Crosswalks
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31. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
Qualitative Assessment
OBSERVATION
• Various Street & Pedestrian Lighting
is Not Currently Working on Main
Street & 1st Street
RECOMMENDATION
• Coordinate w/ Maintenance to
Replace all Non-Functioning Lighting
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32. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
Qualitative Assessment
OBSERVATION
• Limited Sight Distance at Main
Street/3rd Street Intersection
RECOMMENDATION
• Install High Emphasis Crosswalk
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33. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
Summary (Interim Improvements)
• Main Street & 1st Street
– Landscaping Grant/Contract
• Install Fence/Railing/Barrier
• Widen Median Openings from 6 feet to 10 feet
• Modifying Landscaping in medians
– Coordinate w/ Maintenance to Fix Lighting
– Coordinate w/ FDOT Regarding the “Bike Lights Program”
– Coordinate w/ Law Enforcement to Increase Enforcement
for Motorists to Stop for Pedestrians in Crosswalks
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34. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
Summary (Long-Term Improvements)
• Main Street (Coordinate w/ FDOT for Approval)
– Install In-Pavement Lights w/ Automatic Detection & Signing
– Add Mid-Block Crossing at 2nd Street & Possibly at 7th Street
– Lower Speed Limit to 30 mph & make it a “Pedestrian Zone”
– Remove Signs
– Install High Emphasis Crosswalks on Side Streets
• 1st Street
– Install In-Pavement Lights w/ Automatic Detection & Signing
– Add Mid-Block Crossing at Colorado Avenue
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35. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
Any Questions?
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36. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study

37. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
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45. Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Study
Pedestrian/Bicycle Counts
DAY
PEAK
HOURS
ZONE NUMBER
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Weekday AM 4 33 10 10 318 101 89 18 86
Weekday PM 85 81 145 2 380 49 65 24 235
Weekend AM 9 30 71 6 244 117 92 13 98
Weekend PM 63 136 261 1 448 76 80 35 340
Total 161 280 487 19 1,390 343 326 90 759
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