Midblock Pedestrian Crossing Program Mike ODonnell Senior Traffic - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Midblock Pedestrian Crossing Program Mike ODonnell Senior Traffic - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Nov 23, 2022 24 likes •393 views

Overview of NHDOTs Midblock Pedestrian Crossing Program Mike ODonnell Senior Traffic Operations Engineer Engineering & Research Section Bureau of Traffic michael.odonnell@dot.nh.gov (603) 271-1581 NHDOT Midblock Crossing Reviews

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Overview of NHDOT’s Midblock Pedestrian Crossing Program

Mike O’Donnell Senior Traffic Operations Engineer Engineering & Research Section Bureau of Traffic michael.o’donnell@dot.nh.gov (603) 271-1581

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NHDOT Midblock Crossing Reviews

Pavement Resurfacing Projects Municipal Requests NHDOT Capital Improvement Projects Municipally Managed/LPA Projects Driveway Permits

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Two Primary Criteria

#1: Would a Motorist Frequently See Pedestrians?

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Two Primary Criteria

#2: Is the Location a Safe Place to Cross?

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Safety concerns considered during evaluation

Vehicular volume >7,000 veh/day (AADT) Vehicular speeds >35mph AASHTO Stopping sight distance not met or marginally met Crossing 3 or more lanes of traffic Rural areas where pedestrian crossings would not be expected Right turn conflicts Drainage conflicts Crossing leads to street, driveway, or parking space Nighttime visibility

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If BOTH primary criteria are met:

#1: Would a Motorist Frequently See Pedestrians? #2: Is the Location a Safe Place to Cross?

Consider (re)approval of marked pedestrian crossing

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Marked Pedestrian Crossing

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What if safety concerns

cannot be resolved?

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Unmarked Pedestrian Crossing

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Safety concerns that may be mitigated by relocation

Right turn conflicts Drainage conflicts Crossing leads to street, driveway, or parking space Nighttime visibility

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Safety concerns that may be mitigated by PHBs/RRFBs

Vehicular volume >7,000 veh/day (AADT) Vehicular speeds >35mph AASHTO Stopping sight distance marginally met Crossing 3 or more lanes of traffic Rural areas where pedestrian crossings would not be expected

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Crossing 3 or More Lanes

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Crossing 3 or More Lanes

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A Whole Bunch of Nice Ideas

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Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

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Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

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Conformance with the MUTCD is the law!

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Consistent Deployment Along a Corridor

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Consistent Deployment Along a Corridor

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Consistent Deployment Along a Corridor

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Consistent Deployment Along a Corridor

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Consistent Deployment Along a Corridor

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Consistent Deployment Along a Corridor

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Inconsistent Deployment Along a Corridor

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Inconsistent Deployment Along a Corridor

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W11-2 vs. S1-1

Areas with non-school related pedestrian activity, that may also include school related pedestrian activity. Areas where pedestrian activity is predominantly school related (i.e. before & after school hours).

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Advance Signs

For individual crossings (note: no plaque) For pedestrian zones, crossings in series & commercial villages. W11-2 or S1-1 as appropriate for all crossings

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NHDOT Sign Color

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Street Lighting

http://www.pedbikeinfo.org/collateral/PSAP%20Training/gettraining_references_FHWA-HRT-08-053InformationReport.pdf

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Process Overview

Preliminary Discussion (optional) Written Request on Municipal Letterhead Internal Evaluation Issue Decision Preparation and Submission of Design Design Review Maintenance Agreement/Permitting Construction Inspection

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Unmarked Pedestrian Crossing

1. Sidewalk Extension 2. Dome Panels 3. Flanking Signs with Downward Arrow
4. Lighting (both sides) 5. Advance warning signs (not pictured - out of view)

**Submit an engineered design for review and approval**

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Marked Pedestrian Crossing

1. Sidewalk Extension 2. Dome Panels 3. Flanking Signs with Downward Arrow
4. Lighting (both sides) 5. Crosswalk 6. Advance signs (not pictured - out of view)

**Submit an engineered design for review and approval**

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Typical RRFB Deployment

1. Curb ramps 2. No parking zone within 20’ 3. Lighting
4. Dome Panels 5. Flanking Signs with Downward Arrow 6. Crosswalk
7. Pushbuttons 8. Sidewalk Extension 9. Beacons
10. Advance warning signs (not pictured - out of view)

**Submit an engineered design for review and approval**

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Typical PHB Deployment

1. Curb ramps 2. Pedestrian Signal Indication 3. Lighting
4. Dome Panels 5. Flanking Signs with Downward Arrow 6. Crosswalk
7. Pushbuttons 8. Sidewalk Extension 9. Beacons
10. Stop Bar 11. Advance warning signs (not pictured - out of view)

**Submit an engineered design for review and approval**

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Maintenance Responsibilities

Element Responsible Party Crosswalk & Stop Bars Municipality (Except School Crosswalks) Beacon Assembly & Controls Municipality Power Costs Municipality Annual Inspections Municipality Emergency Response Municipality Sidewalks Municipality Signs NHDOT (Unless Mounted to PHB or RRFB) Lighting Municipality Sidewalk Snow Removal Municipality Roadway Snow Removal NHDOT (Typically)

Maintenance agreements are typically between the Municipality and the State. Separate agreements may be made assigning maintenance responsibilities from the Municipality to another entity (e.g. school district, business). Communication from the State will be to the Municipality.

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Questions???