Guidelines for the Retrofit Installation of Accessible Pedestrian Signals by the Virginia Department of Transportation: Phase II Report

Author(s):

Arnold, Jr., E.D., P.E.; Dougald, Lance, E.

Organization:

Virginia Department of Transportation, Virginia Transportation Research Council

Publisher/Date:

Virginia Department of Transportation, Virginia Transportation Research Council, 2005

Rating:

Useful

Abstract:

These two studies, undertaken by theVirginia DOT, evaluated the selection and installation of accessible pedestrian signals (APS) and from this information, developed guidelines applicable to retrofit situations. Phase I, finished in 2003, included the following sections: (1) a procedure for requesting APS, (2) the basic requirements for retrofit, and (3) an intersection evaluation methodology, (4) a funding process, (5) the basic specifications for APS equipment to be used statewide, and (6) installation guidance.

The first four of these sections provided a final outline of the Sections I through IV of the guidelines. Forms for requesting an APS retrofit and for evaluating intersections are also included in appendices.

Phase II tested VDOT’s hypotheses and guidelines, and from these developed the draft guidelines found in the appendicies. The meat of the design guidelines is Appendix D, approximately 18 pages excluding forms.

Number of Pages:

Phase I 50pp, Phase II 43pp

Table of Contents?

No

Index?

No

Illustrations?

Yes

Material Type:

Study

Key Document?

No

Categories:

Guidelines, Policy & Process, Research, Materials & Products; Advocacy & Planning, Construction Documents; Other

Keywords:

Virginia - State, Pedestrian Signals, Pedestrian Accessibility

Record Last Updated:

July 2006