City of Evanston

Pedestrian SafetyPresentation to:

Evanston City Council

Monday, June 18, 2012

Public Works Department

On-street Accident HistoryOn-street Accident History

This table excludes private property and alleys

On-Street Accident HistoryOn-Street Accident History

This table excludes private property and alleys

Some Reasons for the ReductionsSome Reasons for the Reductions

• Traffic Signals Upgrade & Coordination (36 in the last 5 years, 16 in process – state & federally funded)

• Traffic Measures (signs, markings, speed humps etc.)

• Major Roadway Resurfacing (better friction and drainage)

• Maintenance (earlier de-icing, better plowing and pot-hole repairs)

• Right-of-Way Permits (stricter traffic control and pavement restoration)

• Enforcement

• Cell phone ban

Pedestrian Accidents 2009 Location MapPedestrian Accidents 2009 Location Map

Pedestrian Accidents 2010 Location MapPedestrian Accidents 2010 Location Map

Pedestrian Accidents 2011 Location MapPedestrian Accidents 2011 Location Map

Pedestrian Accidents – 2 or MorePedestrian Accidents – 2 or More

Uncontrolled Signed Crossings Uncontrolled Signed Crossings ((No Traffic Signals or No all-way Stop signsNo Traffic Signals or No all-way Stop signs))

Designations/Categories

• Designated school crossings:

Elementary/Middle Schools – 9

High School – 8

• Senior Crossings - 3

• Park Crossings – 11

• Special Request Crossings – 3

• Other Crossings - 19

Uncontrolled Designated School CrossingsUncontrolled Designated School Crossings

Advance School Crossing

In-Street - State Law

High-visibility Markings

Side of Street - State Law

At Intersection Crossing

Uncontrolled Designated School CrossingsUncontrolled Designated School Crossings

Improvement options:

LED Blinker School Crossing Sign

• Solar Powered

• Pushbutton activated

Special Pavement Markings

• Special pedestrian crossing pattern

• Special sidewalk markings at approach to crossing

Uncontrolled Senior CrossingsUncontrolled Senior Crossings

Existing Treatment

• Advance Pedestrian Crossing Signs

• At Intersection sign/senior citizen/arrow

• State Law sign (side of street)

• State Law sign (in street)

• High visibility reflective markings

• Sidewalk Bump-outs

Improvement Option:

• Complete sidewalk bump-outs

Uncontrolled Park CrossingsUncontrolled Park Crossings

Existing Treatment• Advance Pedestrian Crossing

Signs

• At Intersection sign/arrow

• State Law sign (side of street)

• Crossing Flags

• High visibility reflective markings

• Sidewalk Bump-outs

Improvement Options:• Place flags at all crossings

• Complete sidewalk bump-outs in conjunction with street resurfacing projects

Special Request CrossingsSpecial Request Crossings

Existing Treatment• Advance Pedestrian Crossing

Signs

• At Intersection sign/arrow

• State Law sign (side of street)

• State Law sign (in street)

• High visibility reflective markings

• Sidewalk Bump-outs

Improvement Options

• To be determined

OtherOther Uncontrolled Pedestrian CrossingsUncontrolled Pedestrian Crossings

Existing Treatment

• Advance Pedestrian Crossing Signs

• At Intersection sign/arrow

• State Law sign (side of street where requested)

• High visibility reflective markings

Improvement Options:

• Complete signs as needed and as budget allows

RecommendationsRecommendations

Establish an evaluation committee consisting of the following:

• Northwestern Traffic Institute

• Traffic Engineering Consultant

• Police Department

• Public Works Department

RecommendationsRecommendations

• Request a special City Council meeting be held on August 6th in lieu of Rules Committee

• Request additional study areas from the City Council

Evaluation Committee TasksEvaluation Committee Tasks

Recommended Study Areas:

• Crosswalk priority designation and categories

• Review safe walk route to schools

• Evaluate crossing guard placements

• Establish city-wide safe routes education program

• Placement of permanent radar speed displays

• Identify additional sidewalk bump-outs/crosswalk locations

• Citywide speed reduction to 25 mph on all major streets.

Evaluation Committee ActionsEvaluation Committee Actions

• Hold a community meeting mid to late July on preliminary report from evaluation committee

• Present final report to the City Council at a special meeting on August 6th.

• Develop implementation plan to complete all feasible recommendations prior to the start of school