Recommended Citation
Nafakh, A. J., Zhang, Y., Hubbard, S., & Fricker, J. D. (2021). Assessment of a displaced pedestrian crossing for multilane arterials (Joint Transportation Research Program Publication No. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2021/16). West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317318
DOI
10.5703/1288284317318
Abstract
This research explores the benefits of a pedestrian crosswalk that is physically displaced from the intersection, using simulation software to estimate the benefits in terms of delay and pedestrian travel time. In many cases, the displaced pedestrian crossing may provide benefits such as reduced vehicle delay, reduced crossing distance, increased opportunity for signal progression, and reduced conflicts with turning vehicles. The concurrent pedestrian service that is traditionally used presents potential conflicts between pedestrians and three vehicular movements: right turns, permissive left turns, and right turns on red. The findings of this research suggest that a displaced pedestrian crossing should be considered as an option by designers when serving pedestrians crossing multi-lane arterials. In addition to reduced delay, pedestrian safety may be improved due to the shorter crossing distance, the elimination of conflicts with turning vehicles, and the potential for high driver compliance rates associated with signals, such as pedestrian hybrid beacons.
Report Number
FHWA/IN/JTRP-2021/16
Streaming Media
Keywords
safety, multi-lane arterial, displaced crossing, pedestrian service, signalized intersection, pedestrian conflict, offset., innovative service, signal timing, pedestrian LOS
SPR Number
4301
Performing Organization
Joint Transportation Research Program
Sponsoring Organization
Indiana Department of Transportation
Publisher Place
West Lafayette, IN
Date of this Version
2021