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- Research
- The tool
A smarter tool for selecting safe and effective pedestrian crossings - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
A smarter tool for selecting safe and effective pedestrian crossings - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
A smarter tool for selecting safe and effective pedestrian crossings Stacy Rendall Transportation Researcher Research The tool A smarter tool for selecting safe and effective pedestrian crossings | 23/03/2015 Research Standardised
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Research
Standardised tool Assists practitioners in Australia and NZ to select the most appropriate crossing facility Brings together feasibility criteria, legal frameworks and economic assessment procedures Includes pedestrian Level of Service assessment
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Existing Australasian tools
NZ Transport Agency Pedestrian Facility Selection Tool Queensland Pedestrian Crossing Facility Guidelines and Prioritisation System
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New tool
Web based Easier to use Access from anywhere on any device All NZ/Australian road authorities have contributed to the tool
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Facilities
Crossing aids Control type Uncontrolled Zebra Signals None Base scenario Yes Yes Platform Yes Yes Kerb extensions Yes Yes Yes Median refuge Yes Yes Platform and kerb extensions Yes Kerb extensions and median refuge Yes Yes Grade separation Yes
Not designed to assess school crossings
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Information about site Model parameters Feasibility Inputs for facilities to test Assessment Economic
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Pedestrian Level of Service Indicators
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Access
Permanent home page at Austroads Homepage has links to:
- Tool
- User guide
- Research report
- Support
Short link: bit.ly/austroads_pedestrian
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Conclusions
Does the “grunt work” of assessing crossings Standardised: Australia and NZ Supports best practice Makes it easier for planners, designers and engineers to balance competing demands and select the right facility
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