Comment:
Introduction to pedestrian hybrid beacons for Crosswalk. Incudes operation, influence on safety, guidance and recommendations (location, signing and marking, length and width, adjacent features, signal systems)

Last Updated (Year): 2014

Year Produced: 2014

Abstract:

A pedestrian hybrid beacon (PHB) is a traffic control device similar to a European pedestrian signal (PELICAN) that was imported to the US and adapted by engineers in Arizona to increase motorists’ awareness of pedestrian crossings at uncontrolled marked crosswalk locations. A PHB is distinct from pre-timed traffic signals and constant flash warning beacons because it is only activated by pedestrians when needed.

For:Walking

The E's:Engineering

Ped Bike Activity:

• Planning
• Design

Ped Bike Topic:

• Safety
• Planning
• Design
• Countermeasures
• Built environment

Facility Type:Hybrid Beacon/RRFB, Crosswalk

Resource Type:

• Guidance

Link to Content Source:

Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Guide