[PDF] pedestrian crossing design

How should pedestrian crossings be designed?

Pedestrian crossings should be at 90 degrees across the turn lane and be placed where the motorist can easily see the pedestrian crossing ahead; 2. Pedestrians and motorists must be able to easily see each other; and 3. The design should encourage low vehicle turning speeds (Potts et al., 2011).

What are the design principles for pedestrian access at channelized lanes?

Design Principles for Pedestrian Access at Channelized Turn Lanes 55 crossing. AASHTO recommends that pedestrian crossings should be placed at a 90-degree angle across the CTL and located so that pedestrians and drivers can see one another (AASHTO, 2004). Crossings at a 90-degree angle also minimize the crossing distance and thus reduce exposure.

How do I create a bespoke pedestrian crossing layout?

Creating a bespoke pedestrian crossing layout is easy using the individual pedestrian crossing toolset to add items like tactiles, zigzags, vertical bollards or the crossing itself. Alternatively, a full intelligent crossing system may be added to the drawing and all aspects are taken care of in one system.

What is the Illinois pedestrian crossing policy?

POLICY It is the policy of the Illinois Department of Transportation to evaluate requests to establish pedestrian crossings. This policy provides guidance for the evaluation and design of pedestrian crossings. 2. PERSONS AFFECTED This Policy affects the Office of Highways Project Implementation’s Bureau of Operations, Bureau of