Evaluation of Crosswalks with Surface Treatments Phase II
Project Information
Project Abstract:
This project is an evaluation of the safety and effectiveness of crosswalks with various surface treatments. The project builds upon the closed-course research conducted in Evaluation of Aesthetically Treated Crosswalks Phase 1 and evaluates whether crosswalks with surface treatments affect road user behavior as compared to standard crosswalk markings in an on-road or in-field environment. Further, the project evaluates what conditions and/or aspects of the crosswalks with surface treatments impact road user behavior. The road user behaviors of interest are driver yielding and pedestrian crossing, including pedestrians with normal and low vision (permanently uncorrectable reduced vision that interferes with daily life). If possible and practicable, there is interest in also evaluating the pedestrian crossing behavior of individuals with cognitive disabilities. The crosswalk patterns of interest are transverse, continental, ladder, brick with transverse lines, continental with rainbow colors, and ladder with rainbow colors.
Project Status:
Active
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$571,335.38
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
No
Grant/Contract ID:
- 693JJ323F00298N
FHWA Program Area:
- Operations
- Safety
FHWA Activity:
- Pedestrian / Bicycle
AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan
Contact Information
Team:
Office of Safety Research and Development
Office:
Office of Research, Development, and Technology
Management Organizations
Sponsor Organization
Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Operations - Office of Transportation Operations
Contact Role:
Project Contact
Contact:
Managing Organization
Organization Role:
Project Managing Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Safety and Operations Research and Development
Contact Role:
Project Lead
Contact:
Performing Organization
Organization Role:
Performing Organization
Organization:
Leidos
Partners and Other Sponsor/Managing/Performing Organizations
Organization Role:
Partner
Organization:
University of North Carolina, Highway Research Center
Organization Role:
Partner
Organization:
Kittelson & Associates, Inc (KAI)
Organization Role:
Partner
Organization:
Accessible Design for the Blind (ADB)