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OFFICE OF RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY AT THE TURNER-FAIRBANK HIGHWAY RESEARCH CENTER

Evaluation of Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons and Rapid Flashing Beacons

Project Information

Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-12-0068
Project Abstract:

The goal of this project is to evaluate selected pedestrian crossing treatments by gathering and providing potential users' information about the performance of these treatments.

Goals

(1) Determine pedestrian and driver opinions and preferences regarding pedestrian hybrid beacons using surveys and operational tradeoffs of installing the device at varying locations using simulation.

(2) Identify the optimal number and combination of rectangular and circular rapid flashing beacon's characteristics, such as flash pattern/sequence, intensity, size, shape, and positioning by using a combination of techniques, such as detection distance and motorist yielding compliance.

(3) Determine the safety effectiveness of raised crosswalks through the development of a crash modification factor.

Research HUB ID:
7687
Project Status:
Completed
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$616,902.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
No
Grant/Contract ID:
  • DTFH61-08-D-01032
FHWA Program Area:
  • Safety
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
  • FY 2002-2022 / Safety / Human Factors Analytics
FHWA Activity:
  • Pedestrian / Bicycle

AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan

Contact Information

First Name:
Ann
Last Name:
Do
Phone Number:
(202) 493-3319
Email Address:
ann.do@dot.gov

Management Organizations

Sponsor Organization

Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development and Technology - Office of Safety and Operations Research and Development
Contact Role:
Project Lead
Contact:
Do, Ann

Managing Organization

Organization Role:
Project Managing Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development and Technology - Office of Safety and Operations Research and Development
Contact Role:
Project Contact
Contact:
Do, Ann

Performing Organization

Organization Role:
Performing Organization
Organization:
Texas A&M University
Contact Role:
Project Contact
Contact:
Fitzpatrick, Kay

Deliverables

Links to Project Reports: