The document discusses pedestrian safety issues on Fort Myers Beach and potential solutions. It describes the problem of pedestrian accidents on a busy road due to increased traffic from tourists. It then reviews case studies of different traffic control devices used in other cities and their effectiveness. Specifically, it finds that rectangular rapid flashing beacons significantly increased driver yielding and considers them as a leading alternative, along with flashing crosswalks, to improve pedestrian safety on the beach.
The document discusses options to improve pedestrian safety at crosswalks in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. It analyzes four alternatives: rectangular rapid flashing beacons, HAWK crossing systems, raised medians, and flashing crosswalks. Case studies and literature reviews were examined. Based on a quantitative analysis considering various factors, flashing crosswalks were found to be the best option, scoring 172 points compared to 166 for rectangular rapid flashing beacons, 146 for raised medians, and 145 for HAWK systems. A four-year implementation plan is proposed, starting with control crosswalks and funding acquisition before installing the flashing crosswalks system.
This document discusses alternatives to improve pedestrian safety at crosswalks in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. It analyzes four alternatives: rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB), HAWK crossing system, raised medians, and flashing crosswalks. Based on a quantitative analysis considering legal, financial, organizational, political, and total factors, flashing crosswalks was determined to be the best alternative, scoring 172 points. RRFB was the second best option at 166 points. The document recommends implementing flashing crosswalks in a phased approach over four years and evaluating their effectiveness.
The document discusses the concept of a "Car-Free Omaha" and advocates for more livable streets and neighborhoods that are less dependent on automobiles. It notes that current transportation planning in the US focuses too much on cars over people. It outlines some of the health, financial, social and environmental benefits of more walkable and bikeable communities with good public transit options. Examples of car-free corridors from other cities are provided. Updates on transportation planning efforts in Omaha are also mentioned.
NYC Safe Streets Campaign: Best Practicestransalt.org
The document discusses several best practices and policies for improving street safety, including:
1) Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has significantly reduced drunk driving crashes through high police enforcement, stiffer penalties, new technologies, and public education.
2) Sweden's "Vision Zero" policy aims to eliminate traffic deaths by 2020 through a refusal to accept loss of life from traffic and prioritizing safety over mobility.
3) Various programs and policies in New York City, London, and other cities have effectively reduced traffic fatalities and injuries through measures like speed cameras, red light cameras, lower speed limits, and targeted enforcement of suspended licenses.
This document discusses the Livable Omaha initiative, which aims to improve transportation planning in Omaha. It notes that current transportation planning has focused on cars over people and outlines some issues with sparse road networks that prioritize traffic flow. The document advocates for denser street grids, more transportation options like public transit and biking, and street design that considers pedestrians. This would have benefits like reducing air pollution, improving public health, boosting the economy and helping more groups get around, making Omaha a more livable city.
Safe Streets Warrior Whitney: PhotoVoice for Windermere-Warrior CorridorSafe Streets West Orange
A photo-voice description of the health, well-being and safety concerns posed by streets at and leading to the intersection of Windermere and Warrior roads in Winter Garden, Orange County, Florida.
The Evins Communications case study summarizes their PR campaign for the National Limousine Association (NLA) regarding regulations for ride-booking services like Uber and Lyft. Evins produced two "matte" articles highlighting safety issues with ride-booking drivers that generated over 2,000 media placements. They focused on surge pricing abuse, lack of background checks, and warnings from Uber and Lyft themselves about potential unsafe situations. This large media coverage helped push for a "Passenger Bill of Rights" and more regulation to hold ride-booking services to the same safety standards as taxis and limos.
This document discusses motor vehicle crashes as a major public health issue and outlines strategies to prevent crashes and reduce injuries and deaths. It notes that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of injury death in the US, killing over 33,000 people in 2009. The CDC has made preventing crashes through initiatives like increasing seat belt use one of its "Winnable Battles." The document reviews evidence that seat belts, child safety seats, primary enforcement laws, and reducing teen and impaired driving can significantly reduce crashes and save thousands of lives each year.
The document discusses options to improve pedestrian safety at crosswalks in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. It analyzes four alternatives: rectangular rapid flashing beacons, HAWK crossing systems, raised medians, and flashing crosswalks. Case studies and literature reviews were examined. Based on a quantitative analysis considering various factors, flashing crosswalks were found to be the best option, scoring 172 points compared to 166 for rectangular rapid flashing beacons, 146 for raised medians, and 145 for HAWK systems. A four-year implementation plan is proposed, starting with control crosswalks and funding acquisition before installing the flashing crosswalks system.
This document discusses alternatives to improve pedestrian safety at crosswalks in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. It analyzes four alternatives: rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB), HAWK crossing system, raised medians, and flashing crosswalks. Based on a quantitative analysis considering legal, financial, organizational, political, and total factors, flashing crosswalks was determined to be the best alternative, scoring 172 points. RRFB was the second best option at 166 points. The document recommends implementing flashing crosswalks in a phased approach over four years and evaluating their effectiveness.
The document discusses the concept of a "Car-Free Omaha" and advocates for more livable streets and neighborhoods that are less dependent on automobiles. It notes that current transportation planning in the US focuses too much on cars over people. It outlines some of the health, financial, social and environmental benefits of more walkable and bikeable communities with good public transit options. Examples of car-free corridors from other cities are provided. Updates on transportation planning efforts in Omaha are also mentioned.
NYC Safe Streets Campaign: Best Practicestransalt.org
The document discusses several best practices and policies for improving street safety, including:
1) Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has significantly reduced drunk driving crashes through high police enforcement, stiffer penalties, new technologies, and public education.
2) Sweden's "Vision Zero" policy aims to eliminate traffic deaths by 2020 through a refusal to accept loss of life from traffic and prioritizing safety over mobility.
3) Various programs and policies in New York City, London, and other cities have effectively reduced traffic fatalities and injuries through measures like speed cameras, red light cameras, lower speed limits, and targeted enforcement of suspended licenses.
This document discusses the Livable Omaha initiative, which aims to improve transportation planning in Omaha. It notes that current transportation planning has focused on cars over people and outlines some issues with sparse road networks that prioritize traffic flow. The document advocates for denser street grids, more transportation options like public transit and biking, and street design that considers pedestrians. This would have benefits like reducing air pollution, improving public health, boosting the economy and helping more groups get around, making Omaha a more livable city.
Safe Streets Warrior Whitney: PhotoVoice for Windermere-Warrior CorridorSafe Streets West Orange
A photo-voice description of the health, well-being and safety concerns posed by streets at and leading to the intersection of Windermere and Warrior roads in Winter Garden, Orange County, Florida.
The Evins Communications case study summarizes their PR campaign for the National Limousine Association (NLA) regarding regulations for ride-booking services like Uber and Lyft. Evins produced two "matte" articles highlighting safety issues with ride-booking drivers that generated over 2,000 media placements. They focused on surge pricing abuse, lack of background checks, and warnings from Uber and Lyft themselves about potential unsafe situations. This large media coverage helped push for a "Passenger Bill of Rights" and more regulation to hold ride-booking services to the same safety standards as taxis and limos.
This document discusses motor vehicle crashes as a major public health issue and outlines strategies to prevent crashes and reduce injuries and deaths. It notes that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of injury death in the US, killing over 33,000 people in 2009. The CDC has made preventing crashes through initiatives like increasing seat belt use one of its "Winnable Battles." The document reviews evidence that seat belts, child safety seats, primary enforcement laws, and reducing teen and impaired driving can significantly reduce crashes and save thousands of lives each year.
Driver distraction, including cell phone use, contributes to 20-30% of vehicle collisions. While hands-free phones allow drivers to keep hands on the wheel, studies show driver inattention is the larger issue and hands-free phones pose similar risks. Some states and countries restrict cell phone use while driving, but studies show education may be more effective than penalties alone at changing behavior and improving safety.
Why Cities Choose Smart Parking Solutions from Streetline
This white paper examines the impact of parking on the transportation ecosystem as well as the quality of life in a city. Technological solutions are offered to address parking congestion, which is estimated at 30% of city traffic. Streetline's sensors and consumer & municipal applications provide the tools a city needs to implement smarter parking strategies.
Chief McCollum discusses the dangers of distracted driving and recommends restricting wireless device use while driving. Distracted driving causes thousands of deaths annually. An ordinance banning handheld use but allowing hands-free use is recommended, along with public education and enforcement. Staff estimates a $15,000 cost to install signs within 60-90 days to notify drivers of the new restrictions.
The document discusses the dangers of distracted driving, particularly from wireless communication device use. It provides statistics showing that distracted driving, especially texting, significantly increases the risk of accidents. While most states have banned texting while driving, Texas is one of few that has not enacted an all-driver texting ban due to enforcement and privacy concerns. The document examines perspectives from the national level down to the local level in Texas and considers options for a potential city ordinance restricting wireless device use while driving.
Road engineers have realized that no matter the safety programs, road accidents will still occur. Their responsibility is now to design "forgiving roads" that help prevent crashes and reduce their severity. Key elements of forgiving road design include conducting safety audits, improving visibility, removing hazards, providing space for maneuvering, and installing crash-tested barriers. Road safety audits identify high-risk factors and make recommendations to engineers to incorporate safety mitigations into their designs. The goal is to reduce both the number and severity of accidents.
Study: Cycling Infrastructure Reduces Accident Risk by 14%Jan_Hill
Between 2007 and 2014, Boston, Massachusetts rapidly expanded its bicycle infrastructure. Researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health sought to assess the effects of this development on the safety of Boston cyclists. By assessing reported cycling accidents from 2009 to 2012, the researchers found that for every succeeding year within the data gathering period, the odds of cyclists getting injured in Boston streets decreased by 14 percent.
The agenda/presentation slide deck shown during the June 3, 2020 Citizens' Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) virtual meeting. The meeting video can be viewed at https://youtu.be/21D7opZHhK0
Rural roads are more dangerous for cyclists than urban roads, with cyclists being 15 times more likely to be killed on rural roads. While rural roads only account for 32% of total cycling traffic, they are the location for 58% of cycling fatalities. The increased risks are due to higher vehicle speeds, lack of dedicated cycling infrastructure, and poor road conditions on rural roads. Advocates call for lower speed limits and improved cycling infrastructure to make rural roads safer for cyclists.
This document discusses pedestrian safety and mitigation strategies. It notes that urban sprawl has often left pedestrians without safe ways to cross wide roads lacking sidewalks and crosswalks. Pedestrians account for 11% of motor vehicle accidents, with 180000 killed between 1975-2005, and 60% occurring where there are no crosswalks. Effective engineering solutions like dedicated bicycle lanes, pedestrian walkways, public transit, and safe infrastructure can help reduce accidents by lowering traffic and providing safer options for road users. Proper road design, enforcement of traffic rules, and defensive awareness from drivers can also help improve pedestrian safety.
This document provides an overview of TriMet, the public transit system that serves the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. Some key points:
- TriMet provides bus, light rail, commuter rail, and paratransit services across the region, carrying over 100 million passenger trips annually.
- Transit is an important part of the region's culture and identity, with over 315,000 daily trips on TriMet for work, shopping, and recreation.
- Investing in transit reduces congestion and generates economic benefits, with the Portland-Milwaukie light rail project alone creating over 14,500 jobs.
- TriMet helps the environment by reducing car trips, emissions, and reliance on
The survey collected responses from 400 individuals over 18 years of age in France, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, and the UK, excluding major cities. It aimed to understand mobility patterns and attitudes toward different transportation modes. Based on frequency of use, stated preferences, and opinions of various modes, respondents were categorized into 8 socio-types: convinced exclusive car users, open-minded exclusive car users, exclusive alternative mode users, civic ecologists, time comparators, those who must use public transit, predisposed to alternative modes, and those who stay close to home. The results found a high proportion of "predisposed to alternative modes" in Ireland, UK, and Portugal, and a high proportion of "time comparators"
Mobility-on-Demand is seeking funding to launch a one-way car sharing service using SMART ForTwo vehicles that can be picked up and dropped off anywhere in an urban area. The founders are PhD students from MIT with expertise in transportation and operations. They have run a small pilot on the MIT campus and are seeking funds for Series A to expand the service to nearby colleges and then the city of Cambridge. Their financial projections estimate 58% gross margins and the service could help reduce congestion by replacing up to 30 personally owned vehicles for each shared car.
Southern Connecticut Community Traffic Safety Conferencebiotara
The document summarizes seat belt usage and impaired driving data from Connecticut. It finds that seat belt usage has increased 29 percentage points since 1995 based on observation surveys conducted at 100 sites each year. Nighttime seat belt usage is 7 percentage points lower than daytime usage. From 2003-2010, Connecticut implemented a large publicity and enforcement campaign around impaired driving around holidays. Evaluation found an estimated 37 fewer alcohol-related fatalities over 18 months as a result of the campaign.
The document discusses new literacies required for the 21st century, including digital literacy, visual literacy, and critical literacy. It defines each type of literacy and provides examples. Digital literacy involves using technology to locate, organize, understand, and communicate information. Visual literacy is interpreting and making meaning from images. Critical literacy encourages analyzing texts from different perspectives to uncover underlying messages and how texts aim to influence society. The document argues that today's classrooms must incorporate these new literacies that students use outside of school.
New Zealand is an island country located in the South Pacific consisting of two main islands and smaller surrounding islands. It has a population of about 3.6 million people, most of whom live in cities. New Zealand has a democratic parliamentary government and is a constitutional monarchy under Queen Elizabeth II. Notable aspects of New Zealand's geography include its volcanic North Island and cooler, rainy South Island with the Southern Alps mountain range. The country has unique wildlife due to its long isolation, including flightless birds like the kiwi. Agriculture, especially farming sheep and dairy cows, forms an important part of New Zealand's economy.
- New Zealand is an island country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean consisting of two main islands and smaller surrounding islands.
- It has a constitutional monarchy political system and a modern developed market economy. English is the primary language spoken by most residents.
- Christianity is the dominant religion, though New Zealand is considered a secular society. Traditional Māori culture has also influenced New Zealand culture through practices like carving, weaving, and architecture.
- Popular sports in New Zealand include rugby, cricket, and netball.
New Zealand is located far from many major countries, at the bottom of the globe. It takes about 30 hours of flight time to travel from Katikati, New Zealand to Burlington, Vermont. New Zealand is much smaller in size than the United States. The document provides an overview of cultural aspects of New Zealand, including the indigenous Maori people, traditional foods, outdoor activities like surfing and tramping, holidays, currency, flags, government and school system.
Gabriel and stefan's final precentation.2 todspedding
The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand. They first arrived in the 14th century from eastern Polynesia, settling in the North Island. There are approximately 600,000 Maori living in New Zealand today, speaking both Maori and English. Traditional Maori culture included distinctive tattoos, wood carvings, and ceremonies held in communal spaces called marae. While many Maori have adopted Christianity and western dress, they maintain aspects of cultural traditions like singing, dancing, traditional cooking methods, and celebration of Waitangi Day.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
My books- Hacking Digital Learning Strategies http://hackingdls.com & Learning to Go https://gum.co/learn2go
Resources at http://shellyterrell.com/classmanagement
Driver distraction, including cell phone use, contributes to 20-30% of vehicle collisions. While hands-free phones allow drivers to keep hands on the wheel, studies show driver inattention is the larger issue and hands-free phones pose similar risks. Some states and countries restrict cell phone use while driving, but studies show education may be more effective than penalties alone at changing behavior and improving safety.
Why Cities Choose Smart Parking Solutions from Streetline
This white paper examines the impact of parking on the transportation ecosystem as well as the quality of life in a city. Technological solutions are offered to address parking congestion, which is estimated at 30% of city traffic. Streetline's sensors and consumer & municipal applications provide the tools a city needs to implement smarter parking strategies.
Chief McCollum discusses the dangers of distracted driving and recommends restricting wireless device use while driving. Distracted driving causes thousands of deaths annually. An ordinance banning handheld use but allowing hands-free use is recommended, along with public education and enforcement. Staff estimates a $15,000 cost to install signs within 60-90 days to notify drivers of the new restrictions.
The document discusses the dangers of distracted driving, particularly from wireless communication device use. It provides statistics showing that distracted driving, especially texting, significantly increases the risk of accidents. While most states have banned texting while driving, Texas is one of few that has not enacted an all-driver texting ban due to enforcement and privacy concerns. The document examines perspectives from the national level down to the local level in Texas and considers options for a potential city ordinance restricting wireless device use while driving.
Road engineers have realized that no matter the safety programs, road accidents will still occur. Their responsibility is now to design "forgiving roads" that help prevent crashes and reduce their severity. Key elements of forgiving road design include conducting safety audits, improving visibility, removing hazards, providing space for maneuvering, and installing crash-tested barriers. Road safety audits identify high-risk factors and make recommendations to engineers to incorporate safety mitigations into their designs. The goal is to reduce both the number and severity of accidents.
Study: Cycling Infrastructure Reduces Accident Risk by 14%Jan_Hill
Between 2007 and 2014, Boston, Massachusetts rapidly expanded its bicycle infrastructure. Researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health sought to assess the effects of this development on the safety of Boston cyclists. By assessing reported cycling accidents from 2009 to 2012, the researchers found that for every succeeding year within the data gathering period, the odds of cyclists getting injured in Boston streets decreased by 14 percent.
The agenda/presentation slide deck shown during the June 3, 2020 Citizens' Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) virtual meeting. The meeting video can be viewed at https://youtu.be/21D7opZHhK0
Rural roads are more dangerous for cyclists than urban roads, with cyclists being 15 times more likely to be killed on rural roads. While rural roads only account for 32% of total cycling traffic, they are the location for 58% of cycling fatalities. The increased risks are due to higher vehicle speeds, lack of dedicated cycling infrastructure, and poor road conditions on rural roads. Advocates call for lower speed limits and improved cycling infrastructure to make rural roads safer for cyclists.
This document discusses pedestrian safety and mitigation strategies. It notes that urban sprawl has often left pedestrians without safe ways to cross wide roads lacking sidewalks and crosswalks. Pedestrians account for 11% of motor vehicle accidents, with 180000 killed between 1975-2005, and 60% occurring where there are no crosswalks. Effective engineering solutions like dedicated bicycle lanes, pedestrian walkways, public transit, and safe infrastructure can help reduce accidents by lowering traffic and providing safer options for road users. Proper road design, enforcement of traffic rules, and defensive awareness from drivers can also help improve pedestrian safety.
This document provides an overview of TriMet, the public transit system that serves the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. Some key points:
- TriMet provides bus, light rail, commuter rail, and paratransit services across the region, carrying over 100 million passenger trips annually.
- Transit is an important part of the region's culture and identity, with over 315,000 daily trips on TriMet for work, shopping, and recreation.
- Investing in transit reduces congestion and generates economic benefits, with the Portland-Milwaukie light rail project alone creating over 14,500 jobs.
- TriMet helps the environment by reducing car trips, emissions, and reliance on
The survey collected responses from 400 individuals over 18 years of age in France, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, and the UK, excluding major cities. It aimed to understand mobility patterns and attitudes toward different transportation modes. Based on frequency of use, stated preferences, and opinions of various modes, respondents were categorized into 8 socio-types: convinced exclusive car users, open-minded exclusive car users, exclusive alternative mode users, civic ecologists, time comparators, those who must use public transit, predisposed to alternative modes, and those who stay close to home. The results found a high proportion of "predisposed to alternative modes" in Ireland, UK, and Portugal, and a high proportion of "time comparators"
Mobility-on-Demand is seeking funding to launch a one-way car sharing service using SMART ForTwo vehicles that can be picked up and dropped off anywhere in an urban area. The founders are PhD students from MIT with expertise in transportation and operations. They have run a small pilot on the MIT campus and are seeking funds for Series A to expand the service to nearby colleges and then the city of Cambridge. Their financial projections estimate 58% gross margins and the service could help reduce congestion by replacing up to 30 personally owned vehicles for each shared car.
Southern Connecticut Community Traffic Safety Conferencebiotara
The document summarizes seat belt usage and impaired driving data from Connecticut. It finds that seat belt usage has increased 29 percentage points since 1995 based on observation surveys conducted at 100 sites each year. Nighttime seat belt usage is 7 percentage points lower than daytime usage. From 2003-2010, Connecticut implemented a large publicity and enforcement campaign around impaired driving around holidays. Evaluation found an estimated 37 fewer alcohol-related fatalities over 18 months as a result of the campaign.
The document discusses new literacies required for the 21st century, including digital literacy, visual literacy, and critical literacy. It defines each type of literacy and provides examples. Digital literacy involves using technology to locate, organize, understand, and communicate information. Visual literacy is interpreting and making meaning from images. Critical literacy encourages analyzing texts from different perspectives to uncover underlying messages and how texts aim to influence society. The document argues that today's classrooms must incorporate these new literacies that students use outside of school.
New Zealand is an island country located in the South Pacific consisting of two main islands and smaller surrounding islands. It has a population of about 3.6 million people, most of whom live in cities. New Zealand has a democratic parliamentary government and is a constitutional monarchy under Queen Elizabeth II. Notable aspects of New Zealand's geography include its volcanic North Island and cooler, rainy South Island with the Southern Alps mountain range. The country has unique wildlife due to its long isolation, including flightless birds like the kiwi. Agriculture, especially farming sheep and dairy cows, forms an important part of New Zealand's economy.
- New Zealand is an island country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean consisting of two main islands and smaller surrounding islands.
- It has a constitutional monarchy political system and a modern developed market economy. English is the primary language spoken by most residents.
- Christianity is the dominant religion, though New Zealand is considered a secular society. Traditional Māori culture has also influenced New Zealand culture through practices like carving, weaving, and architecture.
- Popular sports in New Zealand include rugby, cricket, and netball.
New Zealand is located far from many major countries, at the bottom of the globe. It takes about 30 hours of flight time to travel from Katikati, New Zealand to Burlington, Vermont. New Zealand is much smaller in size than the United States. The document provides an overview of cultural aspects of New Zealand, including the indigenous Maori people, traditional foods, outdoor activities like surfing and tramping, holidays, currency, flags, government and school system.
Gabriel and stefan's final precentation.2 todspedding
The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand. They first arrived in the 14th century from eastern Polynesia, settling in the North Island. There are approximately 600,000 Maori living in New Zealand today, speaking both Maori and English. Traditional Maori culture included distinctive tattoos, wood carvings, and ceremonies held in communal spaces called marae. While many Maori have adopted Christianity and western dress, they maintain aspects of cultural traditions like singing, dancing, traditional cooking methods, and celebration of Waitangi Day.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
My books- Hacking Digital Learning Strategies http://hackingdls.com & Learning to Go https://gum.co/learn2go
Resources at http://shellyterrell.com/classmanagement
The reality for companies that are trying to figure out their blogging or content strategy is that there's a lot of content to write beyond just the "buy now" page.
The document provides information about the City of Corona's Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. It discusses the goals of reducing speeds and improving safety through education, enforcement and engineering measures. It outlines the process residents should follow to report traffic issues and describes various tools used by the city to address concerns like speeding, such as speed studies, changeable message signs, striping modifications and enforcement by police. It also explains why certain requests cannot be granted, such as speed bumps, street closures or unauthorized signage, and the process for setting speed limits.
This document discusses transportation policy issues for an aging population and strategies to address them. It notes that poor pedestrian infrastructure and subpar public transportation options mean that 47% of older adults cannot safely cross the road by their home. Complete Streets policies aim to make roads accessible for all users, including older travelers, but more needs to be done to plan for the aging population. Principles for road design for older adults include slowing traffic, making the system easy to maneuver, and ensuring clear visual cues. The document advocates for Complete Streets policies and highlights examples of successful policies around the country.
The document summarizes a virtual workshop of the Miami-Dade TPO Citizens' Transportation Advisory Committee held on April 7, 2021. The workshop covered four topics: 1) Rules of engagement for the virtual meeting, 2) The FY 2022-26 Transportation Improvement Program, 3) Rankings for the FY 2021 Transportation Alternatives program, and 4) An update on the Aventura Mobility Hub Study project. The Aventura Mobility Hub Study update included a review of stakeholder priorities, existing conditions in the study area, and proposed improvements to increase transportation options around the new Brightline Aventura station.
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This document discusses methods for improving road safety through infrastructure design. It notes that thousands are killed and injured in traffic accidents each year, costing economies billions. Redesigning roads can help by considering factors like speed limits, signage, lighting, pedestrian walkways, traffic circles and guardrails. The document presents a case study that examines a high-accident site through interviews, surveys, and infrastructure mapping to identify weaknesses and develop redesign recommendations aimed at reducing deaths and injuries among vulnerable road users.
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Highway planners consider traffic safety when examining ways to improve the driving experience. Thousands of people are killed and hundreds of thousands injured in traffic accidents each year. Consequently, road design, maintenance, and management must prioritize safety. The document discusses various factors that impact road safety, such as speed, road design, lighting, and infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists. It proposes redesigning roads through techniques like placemaking to improve safety by reducing vehicle speeds and reclaiming public space for non-motorized users. The research will involve collecting data through surveys and interviews to understand how infrastructure impacts different road users and their safety. Analysis of this data along with secondary data on traffic can inform recommendations to minimize deaths and injuries
Researchers in Florida, Washington D.C., and Utah conducted studies to evaluate new bicycle and pedestrian safety infrastructure improvements. In Florida, a study evaluated different sign designs and found that fluorescent yellow sheeting increased nighttime visibility and safety. In Washington D.C., facilities like separated bike lanes and center-running bike lanes improved cycling conditions without negatively impacting other traffic, though some design modifications were recommended. In Utah, a study found that infrastructure changes like longer signal times and dedicated turn lanes at intersections could significantly reduce accidents involving cyclists and pedestrians.
The document provides details on six preliminary design concepts for improving Corrine Drive between Mills Avenue and Bennett Road in Orlando, Florida. The concepts include a 5-lane roadway, a 3-lane roadway, and a hybrid concept that varies the number of lanes on weekdays and weekends. Each concept includes variations that incorporate parking and sidewalk improvements. The concepts aim to address safety issues, improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, and maintain traffic flow. Public feedback will be gathered on the concepts to help determine the preferred approach to enhancing Corrine Drive.
Lecture 1(introduction to traffic engineering)1.pptxRaid Almuhanna
Here are the top modern traffic problems in Karbala arranged from most to least important:
1. Urban congestion - As the population of Karbala has grown significantly in recent decades, the road network has struggled to keep up, leading to regular traffic jams on major roads. This congestion wastes time and fuel.
2. Safety - With more vehicles on the roads, accidents have become a major issue. Improving safety features and enforcing traffic laws is needed.
3. Reconstruction challenges - Upgrading aging infrastructure in a built-up urban area causes disruptions and requires careful planning to minimize impacts.
4. Accessibility to holy sites - Managing the large influx of pilgrims multiple times per year to
Lecture 1(introduction to traffic engineering)1.pptxRaid Almuhanna
Here are the top modern traffic problems in Karbala arranged from most to least important:
1. Urban congestion - As the population of Karbala has grown significantly in recent decades, the road network has struggled to keep up, leading to regular traffic jams on major roads.
2. Special event management - Large religious gatherings in Karbala, such as Arbaeen, bring millions of pilgrims to the city, overwhelming the transportation system. Effective management of these events is a major challenge.
3. Road safety - With more vehicles on the roads, accidents have risen in Karbala. Improving safety through measures like road design, enforcement and public awareness is important.
4. Public transportation
This PowerPoint presentation is designed to provide you with all you need to make a compelling argument for bringing Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon technology to crosswalks in your community. Use the full presentation, or just the parts you need.
This document summarizes community feedback received on preliminary design concepts and safety solutions for Corrine Drive in Orlando, Florida. Over 1,100 people provided online feedback through a Neighborland survey and 24 used paper surveys. The survey gathered opinions on six design concepts that varied the number of vehicle lanes and included different pedestrian/bicycle facilities. It also assessed support for seven proposed safety solutions. While no single design was favored, the 5-lane variation concept received the most support. Opinions varied and showed some conflict between supporting better pedestrian/bicycle access versus maintaining vehicle throughput. The feedback will be used to help develop a draft plan for Corrine Drive as part of an ongoing complete streets study.
This document discusses improving the pedestrian experience and safety. It provides statistics showing a high percentage of traffic fatalities involve pedestrians in St. Louis. Various approaches are proposed such as complete streets policies, safe routes to schools programs, and roadway designs that reduce speeds. Countermeasures like sidewalks, crosswalks, pedestrian signals and reduced speed limits can significantly improve pedestrian safety. Collaboration between different groups is needed to implement strategies and improve pedestrian safety.
Title: Changing the Odds for Safety with Laws and Enforcement
Track: Change
Format: 90 minute moderated discussion
Abstract: Traffic fatalities have become a worldwide epidemic - 1.3 million people die in traffic crashes every year. Learn about recent successes in laws for cycling and walking, volunteer-led education actions, and enforcement that helps make roads safer for all modes. This panel will include advocacy, law and enforcement experts.
Presenters:
Presenter: Steph Routh Hopscotch Town
Co-Presenter: Noah Budnick Transportation Alternatives
Co-Presenter: Ray Thomas Swanson, Thomas, Coon & Newton
A Tale of Two Streets - Indiana Walk-Bike Summit.pptxCynthia Hoyle
Creating communities in which everyone, regardless of ability or income, can get where they need to go safely can be challenging. We can transform our communities and create healthier and more equitable place to live, work, and play. This presentation discusses tools to successfully transform your community.
TE 009,A Survey Study For User Attributes On Foot Over Bridges In Perspective...Saurav Barua
The document summarizes a study on foot over bridges in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It conducted surveys to investigate reasons for people's reluctance to use foot over bridges and assess the performance of existing bridges. The surveys found that bridges were perceived as inconvenient due to factors like being time-consuming, too high, occupied by hawkers, lacking security, requiring long walks, and having poor access and cleanliness. Statistical analysis revealed the average rating for bridges was in the "poor to fair" range. Common reasons for not using bridges included perceptions that they are occupied, lack security, are dirty, and are in inappropriate locations. The study aims to identify key factors to consider for improving pedestrian facilities planning.
Awareness on Road Signs and Markings of Drivers and Passengers along Maharlik...IJAEMSJORNAL
Road signs and markings are an integral part of the transportation systems which are logically designed and employed to provide essential road information for commuters’ safety and protection. The study is an evaluation of drivers and passengers’ awareness regarding road signs and markings along Maharlika Highway in the Province of Nueva Ecija particularly between the cities of San Jose and Cabanatuan. While drivers understanding and perception of road signs and markings were very substantial in the study, the perceptions of common passengers wereadded, because they are generally the victims of road accidents. A total of 100 drivers and passengers from the locality were surveyed based on a 4-point Likert scale ranging from strongly disagree (1) to strongly agree (4). The findings showed thatdrivers were aware and knowledgeable about road signs and markings but did not strictly abide by it. Passengers, on the other hand, were not very much aware of road safety features like road signs and markings and relied heavily on the capability of drivers since they believe that drivers were following rules and regulations onroad signs and markings.
Growing An Active Transportation SystemCynthia Hoyle
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2. Problem Statement
The purpose of this paper will be to
determine the best pedestrian traffic
control device to install on the 27
crosswalks on Fort Myers Beach, in
order to increase pedestrian safety by
encouraging drivers to yield to
pedestrians in the crosswalk.
3. T Town of Fort Myers Beach
The town was created in 1995.
The town is run by a town council consisting of a
mayor, a vice mayor, and 3 council member.
The town employs a town manager, an
administrative assistant, a town clerk, a contracts
manager, and a receptionist.
The town has an annual budget of 28,656, 308
dollars.
5. Jurisdiction
2.9 square miles of land
Area of water extending
1000 feet from the
shoreline
Population in 2,000 was
6,561 residents.
Median age for residents is
59.1 years.
6. Three Main Business Clusters
Downtown area known as
time square and the pier.
A mid island cluster which
includes Town Hall, Bay
Oaks, and the Library.
The south end of the island
includes Santini Plaza, the
Holiday Inn, CVS
Pharmacy, and many high
rise condominiums.
7. The Problem
From November through
April the population
increases dramatically
when approximately
30,000 visitors descend on
the island.
This triples the amount of
traffic that travels on the
islands main road known as
Estero Blvd.
8. The Problem
In the past year, four
pedestrians have been
killed while crossing Estero
Blvd at crosswalks.
According to former
Mayor Larry Kiker, there
were 24 pedestrian
accidents on the island last
year.
9. Problem
Estero is a very busy road
with major traffic
congestion especially
during the tourist season.
There has been a 20
percent increase in the
number of pedestrian
accidents this year (Kiker,
2013)
10. Root Causes
The main cause of this problem is congestion.
Visitors are on vacation and do not pay attention when they
cross the road.
They walk out in front of traffic assuming the drivers will
stop because they are in a crosswalk.
Likewise, the drivers are also on vacation and are paying
attention to their surroundings, rather than the people in the
crosswalk.
11. Stakeholders
Residents of Fort Myers
Beach.
Visitors to Fort Myers
Beach.
Town Council of Fort
Myers Beach.
Lee County Sheriffs
Department.
Lee County Commission
12. Miami Case Study
Miami has one of the highest pedestrian fatality
rates in the state.
In order to solve this problem, the city set up
research teams to explore different
countermeasures that could be used in the city to
help make it a safer place for pedestrians.
These included “intelligent video pedestrian
detection devices” and rapid flash beacons
(RRFB).
13. Miami Results
The results showed that some of the
countermeasures worked very well, while others had
no significant effect on the behavior of the drivers or
the pedestrians.
In Miami the use of the RRFBs increased the
percentage of drivers who yielded to the pedestrians
quite a bit.
At site #1 the yielding rate went from 0 percent to
65 percent. At site #2, the rate went from 1
percent to 92 percent.
14. Seattle Case Study
City leaders were not
happy with the fact that
398 pedestrians were killed
from 2000-2009.
The city began installing
overhead crosswalk signs at
their busiest crosswalks.
15. Seattle Results
Before the signs were installed, the driver yielding rate was
45 percent.
After the signs were installed, the driver yielding rate went
up to 52 percent.
The crosswalk signs were also effective in improving the
behavior of the pedestrians in the crosswalk.
Before the signs were installed 58 percent of the pedestrians
“ran, aborted, or hesitated” in crossing the road.
After the signs were installed, this rate went down to 43%.
16. Lakeland Case Study
Lakeland, Florida is located in Polk County where there
were 13 pedestrians killed last year (Parody, 2013).
The city has tried to improve the safety of the pedestrians in
crosswalks by installing “flashing crosswalks.”
This device embeds lights into the roadway on both sides of a
marked crosswalk.
When a pedestrian approaches the crosswalk, he or she will
see a button to push that will turn on the flashing lights.
The flashing lights are designed to warn approaching drivers
that someone is waiting to cross the road.
17. Lakeland Results
The flashers were effective
in increasing the number of
drivers who yielded to
pedestrians.
Before the flashers were
put in, the percentage of
drivers who yielded to
pedestrians was 15.8
percent.
After the flashers were
installed, the rate went up
to 41.0 percent.
18. Lit Review One
Huang, Zegeer, and Nassi (2000)
Studied three different traffic control
systems that have been employed in various
locations to make it safer for pedestrians to
cross the road.
Safety Cones in New York
Pedestrian Activated Flashing Amber
Beacon
Stop for Pedestrians in Crosswalks signs.
19. Results Huang, et al (2000)
The device that
produced the most
consistent results was the
pedestrian safety cones.
Before the cones were
put up, 69.8 percent of
the drivers yielded to the
pedestrians.
After the treatment, this
rate went up to 82.1
percent.
20. Lit Review Two:
Federal Highway Administration (2001)
Purpose was to find out if
marked crosswalks were
effective traffic control
devices.
Second objective was to
come up with
recommendations to
improve pedestrian safety.
21. Lit Review Three:
Federal Highway Administration (2007)
Studied automated
video detection of
pedestrians.
Flashing beacons
In street pedestrian
signs
Median refuge islands
Lasted 6 years
22. Results FWA (2007)
Most effective were
Rectangular Rapid
Flashing Beacons.
Next was in street
lighting
Pedestrian
Countdown signals
came in third
Yield here signs came
in fourth.
23. Lit Review Four: Do, et al (2011)
The purpose of this study was to identify some
countermeasures that could make crosswalks safer for
pedestrians.
The countermeasure study included RRFB, HAWK,
Shared Lanes, and Crosswalk Markings.
Results showed signals were effective in reducing
accidents by 69 percent.
The type of marking made a difference.
Bar pairs and continental markings were most effective.
24. Lit Review Five:
Bartlett, et al (2012)
Bartlett, et al,
studied medians and
pedestrian refuge
areas.
Reports showed that
using medians and
walkways can reduce
the number of
pedestrians killed.
25. Alternative 1: Rectangular Rapid
Flashing Beacon
RRFB contains two LED
flashers.
Distance between flashers
is 9 inches.
Flashing pattern catches
drivers attention.
Uses a stutter flash effect
similar to EMS vehicles.
26. Alternative 1: RRFB
In St. Petersburg, this was
the most effective
countermeasure for
increasing the number of
drivers who yielded to
pedestrians in the
crosswalk.
The cost for two units
ranges from 10,000 to
15,000 dollars.
27. Alternative 2:
HAWK Crossing System
Uses standard crosswalk signal with two red lights over one
yellow light.
Light is dark until button is pushed and system is activated.
Yellow light changes from flashing to solid.
Alerts drivers to stop.
The two red lights come on and the pedestrians get a walk
signal.
28. Alternative 2: HAWK
Overall reviews were good
but there were two issues
with this system.
The dark beacons are hard
to see.
Some people think it is a
broken traffic light and
stop unnecessarily.
Cost is 80,000 dollars.
29. Alternative 3-Medians
Medians are areas between lanes of traffic.
Raised medians are the most effective but they cost
anywhere from 15,000 to 30,000 dollars per 100 feet.
The road also needs to be wide enough for the raised
median.
30. Alternative 3-Flashing Crosswalk
Flashing crosswalks are a series of flashing lights installed just
below the pavement surface.
They warn motorists that pedestrians want to cross.
Cost is 15,000 to 18,000 dollars.
They increase the yielding rate from 16 percent to 92
percent.
31. Methodology
The purpose of the ARP was to provide the best solution
to a problem in a public service organization.
The project was designed to use a quantative
methodology to select the most effective traffic control
device to improve pedestrian safety on Fort Myers
Beach.
The comparative analysis will determine which of the
four traffic devices studied will be the best choice for the
Town of Fort Myers Beach.
33. Selection of Best Alternative
The quantative and comparative analysis
concluded that the best alternative for Fort Myers
Beach is the flashing crosswalks.
Alternative 4 scored 172 points.
The rectangular rapid flashing beacon came in
second with 166 points.
The raised medians was third at 146.
HAWK system came in last with 145.
34. Implementation
Year One-Set up control crosswalks using only zebra stripes
to determine which 10 crosswalks will get the treatment.
YearTwo-Determine the total cost and work with Lee
County to secure funding and install the treatment on the 10
crosswalks that were chosen.
YearThree-Begin the evaluation process which will compare
the crosswalks with and without treatment to determine if
the system is effective.
Year Four- If the system is effective, install it in the
remaining crosswalks.
35. Evaluation
Observe and record the behaviors of the drivers
and the pedestrians as they interact with the
crosswalk system.
Observe and record the number of times a driver
or pedestrian is forced to take evasive action to
avoid an accident in the crosswalk.
Study the number of accidents that have
occurred in the crosswalk before and after the
install.
36. Conclusion
Thank you for taking
the time to listen to
my presentation.
The Town of Fort
Myers Beach should
make every effort to
install the flashing
crosswalk to ensure
the safety of all
residents and visitors.
37. References
Bartlett, Jennifer, Brett Graves, Theo Petritsch, and Tamara Redmon.
(2012). Proven countermeasures for pedestrian safety. Public Records.
United States Department of Transportation. FHWA-HRT-12-003.
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May 2013.
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Hunter, and Shawn Turner. (2011) Safety Strategies Study. Public Roads.
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Editor's Notes
The purpose of my study was to find out which traffic device would be best suited to improve pedestrian safety on Fort Myers Beach. The beach has 27 crosswalks on Estero Blvd. There has been a problem recently with pedestrian accidents in the crosswalk. The town is actively searching for a solution to this problem.
Let me begin by telling you a little bit about the Town of Fort Myers Beach. Fort Myers Beach is 7 miles long and is located on Estero Island about 18 miles from Fort Myers on the west coast of Florida. Up until 1995, Fort Myers Beach was part of unincorporated Lee County and was under the control of the Lee County Commissioners. In 1995, the residents voted to incorporate and the Town of Fort Myers Beach was formed. The town is run by a town council which consists of a mayor, a vice mayor, and three council members. The town has a small paid staff including a town manager, an administrative assistant, a town clerk, a contract’s manager, and a receptionist. The town has an annual budget of over 28 million dollars.
The town has five different departments: community development, environmental sciences, financial, public works, parks and rec.
Estero island is only 7 miles long and less than one half mile wide. It includes 2.9 square miles of land and the area of water that extends 1000 feet from the shoreline. The town is made up of residents and visitors with a median age for residents of 59 years.
Estero island has three main business clusters. The first and most popular is the downtown area known as time square. This is at the north end of the island directly over the bridge. There is one red light located in this cluster where pedestrians can cross with the help of a traffic patrolman during season. At mid island, there is another business cluster that begins at Town Hall and includes Bay Oaks Rec Center, Sea Grape Plaza, and the library. The south end of the island also has a business cluster centered around the Santini Plaza which is a shopping center with restaurants, shops, and a hardware store. In this same area is a CVS and a Holiday Inn as well as many condonimiums.
The problem of pedestrian safety has become more and more important as the traffic increases during the season which runs from November through April. Fort Myers Beach is a tourist destination and over 30,000 visitors come to enjoy the sun and surf during the season. This triples the amount of traffic that travels on the island’s only road, known as Estero Blvd.
In the past year, at least four pedestrians have been killed while crossing Estero Boulevard at crosswalks. Last year, a Wisconsin woman was hit and killed while crossing Estero at a crosswalk near CVS. The driver of the SUV that struck her says he didn’t see the women until it was too late. Less than a year later, an Ohio couple was struck at a crosswalk across from Bay Beach. They were crossing from the beach to the bayside of the street at a crosswalk when they were struck by a minivan that was traveling 25 miles an hour. The driver of the van said that he saw the couple in the crosswalk but it was too late to stop. Later that year, a visually impaired woman was struck while crossing in front of the Holiday Inn. These accidents have made the Town Council aware of the increasing traffic issues on the island. According to Larry Kiker, former Fort Myer Beach Mayor, there were 24 pedestrian accidents last year alone.
In the past year alone, there has been a 20 percent increase in the number of pedestrian accidents. Four pedestrians were killed last year trying to cross Estero Blvd at crosswalks.
The root cause of this problem is traffic congestion. With only one single lane road on the island, traffic backs up quickly leading to long lines getting on and off the island. The town installed 27 crosswalks along the blvd to encourage drivers to yield to pedestrians when they were trying to cross the road. Most of these are zebra stripes with non activated signs warning of a crossing. These have not worked very well because the people do not pay attention to them and ignore the pedestrians who are trying to cross. Vistors are on vacation and are not paying attention to the crosswalks so they seldom stop. Residents are in a hurry because they have been sitting in traffic and don’t want to stop. Therefore, the pedestrians are left in a dangerous situation. Many pedestrians assume that the drivers will stop, so they just walk out into the crosswalk only to cause the drivers to slam on their brakes causing rear end collisions.
The safety of pedestrians affects everyone on the island including residents and visitors as well as the town council, the lee county commisioners, and the lee county sheriffs department.
As a part of my research project, I researched three case studies. In each of these case studies, a town or city faced the same problem and dealt with it in different ways. The first case study was Miami Florida a city that has one of the highest pedestrian fatality rates in the state. This study was designed to find out which of the traffic control devices installed in the city was the most effective.
The city had different types of devices installed at different crosswalks. Results showed that some of these devices worked well while others had little or no effect on driver behavior. The most effective device was the retangular rapid flashing beacon which showed a 65 percent increase in yielding rate at one location and a 92 percent yielding rate at a second location.
Another city that I read about was Seattle. Even though this city is known for its pedestrian safety, the city leaders were concerned because390 pedestrians were killed from 200-2009. In order to solve this problem, the city began installing overhead crosswalk signs at their busiest intersections. These signs would light up when a pedestrian wanted to cross the road.
The treatment was moderately successful by increasing driver yielding behavior from 45 percent to 52 percent. The signs were also effecting in improving the behavior of pedestrians in the crosswalk. Prior to the signs being installed 58 percent of the pedestrians ran, aborted or hesitated when crossing the street. After this signs were installed this rate went down to 34 percent.
The last city studied was lakeland, florida which is located in Polk County. The city saw 13 pedestrians killed in 2012 alone so they were very concerned and needed to find a solution to this problem. Their solution turned out to be flashing crosswalks. This is a device that embeds flashing LED lights in the road on both sides of a marked crosswalk. When the pedestrians wants to cross, he or she will press a button and the lights will begin to flash. The flashing lights warn approaching drivers that peoplew ant to cross and to stop.
The flashing crosswalk was found to be an effect method of improving pedestrian safety in lakeland. Before the flashers were installed the percentage of drivers who yielded to pedestrians was only 15.8 percent. Once the flashers were installed this rate went up to 41 percent.
In addition to the three case studies, I also completed an extensive review of literature related to crosswalk safety. One of the most quoted studies was done in 2000 by Huang, Zegeer, and Nassi who studied three different traffic control systems at various locations to find out what devices worked best. The study included safety cones that were used in New York State, Pedestrian Flashing Amber Beacons and Stop for Pedestrian signs put in crosswalks.
In this study, the device the produced the most consistent results was the pedestrain safety cone which increased driver yielding from 69.8 percent to 82.1 percent. These cones are inexpensive and easy to install on a marked crosswalk.
The Federal Highway Administration has conducted many studies regarding pedestrian safety. The purpose of this study was to determine the most effect control devices and to come up with specific recommendations that would improve pedestrian safety.
The Federal Highway Association conducted another study which was called the “Pedestrian Safety Countermeasure Deployment Project.” Using pilot projects in three cities (San Francisco, Miami, and Nevada) the study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of different methods used to improve citizen safety in crosswalks. These were called “countermeasures.” San Francisco, Miami, and Nevada were chosen as the test cities because city officials admitted they had problems with pedestrian safety. They also understood how important it was to use data to make decisions. The countermeasures that were studied included the following: “automated video detection of pedestrians, flashing beacons, in street pedestrian signs, and median refuge islands”. The study lasted 6 years.
This study found that the most effective traffic control device was the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon. The second most effective device was street lighting, followed by pedestrian count down signs. The yield here signs came in last
Do, et al conducted a comprehensive study of traffic control devices in 2011. They studied the RRFB, the HAWK, Shared Lanes and crosswalk markings. The results of their study showed that the type of marking made a difference and that the signals were effective in reducing accidents by 69 percent.
Finally, in 2012, Bartlett, et al studied medians and pedestrian refuge areas and found that this is a good way to reduce pedestrians fatalities on multi laned roads.
Based on my research, I came up with four different alternatives for improving pedestrian safety on Fort Myers Beach. The first alternative is the rectangular rapid flashing beacon which has been proven to be effective effective for increasing the number of drivers who yielded to pedestrians in the crosswalk. The cost for two units ranges from 10,000 to 15,000 dollars so this is an affordable option.
The second alternative is the HAWK crossing system which was used successfully in many cities. This stystem uses a crosswalk signal with two red lights over one yellow light. The light is dark until the button is pushed and the system is activated. At this time the yellow light changes from flashing to solid alerting the driver to stop. Then the two red lights come on and the pedestrians get a signal telling them that it is safe to cross.
The HAWK system has been shown to be effective but it does have some drawbacks. The dark beacons are difficult to see and some drivers may view the dark lights and think that this is a traffic signal that is not working. This may cause them to stop unnecessarily. Another major drawback is the cost which is 80.000 each.
Raised medians are areas between lanes of traffic. They are very effective as they give pedestrians a safe refuge between lanes of traffic. These are effective ways to improve pedestrian safety, but they are very expensive and need to be carefully planned because they become a permanenet part of the traffic pattern. They can cost anywhere from 15,000 to 30,000 per100 feet and require extensive construction and widening of the road.
The last alternative is the flashing crosswalk. These LED lights are embedded in the road and warn motorists that pedestrians want to cross. The cost is reasonable at 15,000 to 18,000 each and they are effective. They can increase the yielding rate from 16 percent to 92 percent.
The purpose of this ARP was to provide the best solution to a problem in a public service organization. The project was designed to use a quantative method to select the most effective traffic control device for the Town of Fort Myers Beach. This comparative analysis determined which of the four traffic devices would be the best choice for Fort Myers Beach.
Results of the analysis showed that the Flashing Crosswalk is the best choice for the town. This alternative scored 172 points. The second choice was the rectangular rapid flashing beacon which scored 166 points. The last two alternatives were very close, the HAWK crossing system came in with 145 points followed by the medians which scored 145 points.
The quantitative and comparative analysis, which waflas conducted for this paper, concluded that the best alternative for creating a pedestrian crosswalk traffic device for the Town of Fort Myers Beach is the flashing crosswalk. The main selling point for the flashing crosswalk was the lower cost and the high effectiveness of the device. Alternatives 3 (Raised Medians) and 4 (HAWK System) would involve major right of way issues with the county and the state, whereas the flashing crosswalk and the RRFB systems had less intrusion onto the highway. In addition to the cost and right of way issues, the flashing crosswalk had another advantage when it came to the storms and street flood that is a common occurrence on the island. The lights are embedded in the road, and they are waterproof. There is no risk that they will be torn down by high winds or a major storm. The lights are also easy for the pedestrians to control so they will not disrupt the flow of traffic on Estero Blvd as much as some of the other devices.
Implementing this traffic control device will be a four year process. In the first year, the traffic engineers will need to set up control crosswalks using only zebra stripes to determine which ten crosswalks will get the treatment. In the second year, the town will need to determine the total cost and work with Lee County to secure fundng and install the treatment on the ten selected crosswalks. The third year will begin the evaluation process. The crosswalks with the treatment will be studied and compared to those without the treatment. IF the system is shown to be effective, in year four, funding wil be sought and the device will be installed on the remaining crosswalks.
Evaluating the effectiveness of the treatment will involve observation and recording of behaviors of both drivers and pedestrians as they interact with the crosswalk. The trained observers will record the number of times that a driver or pedestrian is forced to take evasive action to avoid an accident in the crosswalk. The observers will also study the number of accidents that occurred in the croswalk before and after the installation of the devices.
Thank you for taking time to listen to this presentation. The town of fort myers beach should make every effort to install the flashing crosswalk on all pedestrian crossings on Estero Blvd. This will ensure the safety of all residents and visitors.