Review of pedestrian walking speeds and time needed to cross the road

Project Report PPR700

Transport Research Laboratory, 2014
Review of pedestrian walking speeds and time needed to cross the road Download document

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Current

Supplement

Civil & Structural Supplement

Series

Project Report

Abstract

Reviews the method used to determine pedestrian crossing times needed at signal controlled pedestrian crossings in stand alone situations or at junctions. Describes the principles of pedestrian crossings, and looks at the issues of providing crossings with an increasing elderly population. Explores the technical changes required to alter the walking speed parameters of signal controllers and looks at current guidance used in transport modelling. Evaluates the impacts for traffic and discusses various options. Provides 8 recommendations.

Author

Crabtree, M., Lodge, C. and Emmerson, P.

History

This document is no longer available from the original publisher, therefore the status is unconfirmed.

Subjects

  • Roads
  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Transport facilities
  • Road markings

Publisher History

The Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) is an internationally recognised organisation providing research, consultancy, testing and certification for all aspects of transport.

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