accessible pedestrian signals guidelines and policies
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Accessible Pedestrian Signals Guidelines and Policies. Mark Luszcz, P.E., PTOE Assistant Chief Traffic Engineer Delaware Department of Transportation Presentation to: AASHTO Subcommittee on Traffic Engineering Lake Tahoe, NV June 18, 2007. Presentation Outline. What is APS? - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Accessible Pedestrian SignalsAccessible Pedestrian SignalsGuidelines and PoliciesGuidelines and Policies
Mark Luszcz, P.E., PTOE
Assistant Chief Traffic Engineer
Delaware Department of Transportation
Presentation to:
AASHTO Subcommittee on Traffic Engineering
Lake Tahoe, NV
June 18, 2007
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Presentation OutlinePresentation Outline
What is APS? Physical Features Audible / Vibrotactile Features Implementation
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What is APS?What is APS?
MUTCD: a device that communicates information about pedestrian timing in nonvisual format such as audible tones, verbal messages, and/or vibrating surfaces.
Draft Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG): a device that communicates information about the WALK phase in audible and vibrotactile formats.
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10’ / 5’ Rule10’ / 5’ Rule
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10” Rule10” Rule
DRAFT PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES November 2005
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10” Rule – DelDOT Signal Plan Note10” Rule – DelDOT Signal Plan Note
“Proposed pole base type 4 and pedestal pole for pedestrian signal shall be constructed immediately adjacent to the landing area of the curb ramp or sidewalk in accordance with current ADA best practices. The pedestrian pushbutton shall be installed at a height of 42 inches above the landing area/sidewalk, and shall be located such that maximum reach distance is 10 inches from the sidewalk.”
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Audible / Vibrotactile FeaturesAudible / Vibrotactile Features
Not yet implemented in Delaware
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ImplementationImplementation
Physical Features All projects
Audible / Vibrotactile Features Based on request Rating system Prioritization / funding Waiting for finalization of PROWAG
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Thanks!Thanks!
Questions or Comments – Contact:
Mark Luszcz, P.E., PTOE
Assistant Chief Traffic Engineer
(302) 659-2040