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Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons are coming

Posted by Steve Fitzsimons on Thursday, June 23, 2016, In : For the General Public 
Also known as a HAWK Beacon, it is a device installed at crosswalks when a regular traffic signal is not appropriate but something more than flashing lights is needed.  Caltrans made a video for people who want to know more.   Go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdauhuZaChM&feature=youtu.be
to see what might be installed in a city near you in the near future.    
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Experimental Pedestrian Safety Device for Signalized Intersections

Posted by Steve Fitzsimons on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, In : For Traffic Signal Designers 
The City of Redding is testing a new type of pedestrian signal head with a yellow outline in an attempt to reduce pedestrian conflicts with right turning vehicles.   See http://www.citylab.com/cityfixer/2015/12/will-this-new-type-of-crossing-signal-keep-pedestrians-safe/420279/?utm_source=SFTwitter for more information.    Please send a response post if you have direct experience with the trial or trials of other devices with a similar goal.   
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Creative Pedestrian Signal

Posted by Steve Fitzsimons on Friday, September 26, 2014, In : For the General Public 
There are signalized pedestrian crossings in many large cities.  Getting pedestrians to take full advantage of the signals and stay safe is often a challenge.  Here is how one US city is being creative:

http://howtoinstructions.tips/this-dancing-crosswalk-signal-is-designed-to-keep-pedestrians-safe-and-happy/

And here is an alternative from Germany:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3Ozz6_pdMI


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Help for pedestrians

Posted by Steve Fitzsimons on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, In : For Traffic Signal Designers 

Question:  I’m designing a traffic signal at an intersection with a heavy right turn out of a minor street, plus a very low volume pedestrian crossing that is in conflict with the right turn move.  I’m thinking of having a right turn arrow that will display a red when there are pedestrians, and will show a green when there are no pedestrians.  The controller is a 170 with McCain software.  Here’s a sketch of what I’m wanting to do, how do I make it work? 

 

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