AUDIBLE PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS - CURRENT PRACTICES AND FUTURE NEEDS

A study is reported which focused on documenting the current practices concerning the manufacture, installation, and operation of audible pedestrian signals. The study documented the types of devices in use and recommended conditions under which the installation of such devices are advisable. Traffic, geometric and environmental conditions are among those criteria considered. The extent of benefits and drawbacks to the visually impaired, as well as to other pedestrians, has also been considered. Suggestions are made regarding the need for uniform nationwide standards for installation and operation of these devices.

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• Authors:
  • Oliver, M B
  • Fegan, J C
  • Ardekani, S A
• Publication Date: 1990-6

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 35-38
• Serial:
  • ITE Journal
  • Volume: 60
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
  • ISSN: 0162-8178
  • Serial URL: https://www.ite.org/publications/ite-journal/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Audible warning devices; Building; Facilities; Installation; Manufacturing; Pedestrian actuated controllers; Pedestrian phase; Standards; Traffic control devices
• Uncontrolled Terms: Criteria
• Subject Areas: Construction; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Operations and Traffic Management; I73: Traffic Control;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00496419
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 31 1990 12:00AM