CROSSING GUARD ANALYSIS. TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

The article describes a hazard index to evaluate the need for adult crossing guards at school crossings and to enable such needs to be put in priority order. The hazard index also allows traffic control devices to be explored in an effort to reduce the hazard, and as an alternative to placement of an adult crossing guard. The hazard index formula accounts for the traffic volume, street width, traffic speed, sight distance, stopping distance, and the number and ages of the children. The reduction in school crossing accident rate for the City of Arlington, Texas, is attributed to 2 factors: decision on which school crossings are to have adult crossing guards; and on-going training and supervision program for crossing guards.

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• Authors:
  • Loggins, J W
• Publication Date: 1989-7

Media Info

• Features: References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 45-47
• Serial:
  • ITE Journal
  • Volume: 59
  • Issue Number: 7
  • Publisher: Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
  • ISSN: 0162-8178
  • Serial URL: https://www.ite.org/publications/ite-journal/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Children; Crosswalks; Hazards; School children; School crossings; School patrols; Sight distance; Traffic safety; Traffic speed; Traffic volume; Training
• Uncontrolled Terms: Child safety
• Old TRIS Terms: School crossing protection
• Subject Areas: Education and Training; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Safety and Human Factors; I73: Traffic Control;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00486784
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 31 1989 12:00AM