Comment:
This chapter is devoted to the results of the field trials with blind study volunteers at the selected treatment sites. It presents a summary of findings that are most pertinent to the understanding of the specific crossing challenges at the site, as well as the effect of the installed crossing treatments.The results are presented sequentially for channelized turn lanes, single-lane Roundabout, and two-lane Roundabout. The chapter concludes with a summary comparison of all field trials and some discussion items related to the results. This includes: Channelized Turn Lane, Single-Lane Roundabout, Two-Lane Roundabout, and Summary of Results

Last Updated (Year): 2011

Year Produced: 2011

Abstract:

TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 674: Crossing Solutions at Roundabouts and Channelized Turn Lanes for Pedestrians with Vision Disabilities explores information related to establishing safe crossings at roundabouts and channelized turn lanes for pedestrians with vision disabilities.

For:Walking

The E's:Engineering

Ped Bike Activity:

• Planning

Ped Bike Topic:

• Statistics
• Safety
• Research
• Planning
• Intersections
• Design
• Accessibility

Facility Type:Signals, Signage, Roundabout, Midblock Crossing, Crosswalk

Resource Type:

• Guidance

Link to Content Source:

NCHRP Report 674 Crossing Solutions at Roundabouts and Channelized Turn Lanes f…