Discussion of how and when Carmel implemented raised crosswalks for successful traffic calming and enhanced pedestrian safety

Hall, William

Pease, Bradley

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................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................                                                RA ISED CROSSWALKS     ELEVATE US ING  TO   PEDESTR IAN SAFETY  Bradley Pease, PE City of Carmel Willie Hall, PE CrossRoad Engineers This presentation is PDH/CEU eligible. PCCP (dass C Concrete) 1"¢ x 1'-6" Epoxy ..~~ed Smooth Dowel 12 · · r Agent Prior me. 0' 0 C MAX .) CONSTRUCTION JOINT DETAL (1 No Scale .. Person Survives Fatality 20 H o: ,oo/ r • • • • • • • • • r • • • " " " " " 'Ii " 'Ii 'Ii " 30 PH -- 00 6' - 40'%-• • • • • • I • • • • ~ """""""""" SPEED LIMIT MPH SPEED LIMIT 20 MPH 40mph 5mph 40mph SPEED LIMIT 20 MPH 40mph 5mph 39mph 5mph 40mph PCCP (dass C Concrete) 1"¢ x 1'-6" Epoxy ..~~ed Smooth Dowel 12 · · r Agent Prior me. 0' 0 C MAX .) CONSTRUCTION JOINT DETAL (1 No Scale ..    Routing Restrf ction Vertical Oelfilection {Humps} Si'Pffdl Hump RAISED CROSSWALK – Vertical deflection traffic calming measure that prioritizes(“ELEVATES”) pedestrian safety.                                   RAISED PEDESTRIAN CROSSING DETA!IL lt:IT TO ·sc.u L<aj!h,...,,..,. llq>,r1ure ii.amp lll' -ll' (.st.mpi,d, C<i:ed KO") AX!'; !D.S" O!oc::eth-e ii.:,lsedo..,....,,.ik &-G" l\pprmcfiii.amp RAISED PEDESTRIAN CROSS SECTION ~ T TOSCl,li!; RAISED CROSSWALK – DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS • Speed Limits • ≤ 30 mph • Ramp Dimensions / Slopes • Maximum 3” Rise and 5% Slope • Approach Ramp – Hold 3 in. (V) : 6 ft. (H)Regardless of Road Profile• Departure Ramp – Minimum 6 ft. Length.Increase Length as Necessary to Maintain5 % Max Slope. Localized Uniformity. • Pedestrian Design • Crosswalk Width = 8 ft. to 10 ft. (typ.) • Maximum Cross Slope = 1.5% • Pavement Markings or Material/Texture Change                       Note: Not to scale, stnught approach _ SIGNAL PEDESTAL~ / FOUNDATIOO f!PE A/ (per INDOT Std Drowing -E: 805- SGCf- 03) CARMANAH MODEL R920-F OR APPRO\im EQUAL Wll-2 SIGN (36' X J6") CARMANAH RRFB Wl&-7 SIGN (24" X 12") Rl0-25 SI~ (9" X 12") PEJl)ESTRIAN PUSH BUTTON CARMEL DECORATIVE POST (USE CARMEL 15' UGHTPOLE - SEE DCTAIL 10-428) CARMEL 0£Cat4TIVE PED£STAL BASE (SEE DETAIL 10- 42C) DECORATIVE SOLAR FLASHER- SINGLE FACE Direction of Traffic Road Surface RAISED CROSSWALK – DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS (cont.) • Materials • Plain Concrete Ramps w/ Decorative StampedConcrete Crosswalk • Straight Approach to Minimize Footprint,• Improve Construction Control for ADA Grading • Stability and Reduces Long-term Maintenance • Aesthetics / Placemaking • Street Lighting • No “backlighting” • Signage and Pavement Markings • Signage – W11-2 (ped crossing) andW16-7 (arrow) • Pavement Markings – Speed Hump • RRFB w/ Pedestrian Push Button        RAISED PiEDESTRIAN CROSSING DETAl l l«IT TO ·SCALE ~'lsies Deportw.: lbmp ------------li'f,a, (St,mped, O:hal KO") fCO'; ! D.!" Del:nr.!tfve 1 t.,1sc,jo,.....,..ik rl'-o" l\pplmdi 1bmp BAI_SED PEDESTRIAN CROSS SECTIO !'M:IT TOstMf °"dc:ut, RAISED CROSSWALK – DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS (cont.) • Location • Intersections and Mid-Block • Separation from Driveways • Drainage Patterns • Lessons Learned • Changes in Carmel Standard Details • Materials Changes • Grading Changes  RAISED INTERSECTION – DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS • Grading / ADA Concerns • Drainage Concerns • Turning Movements / Truck Over Tracking     RAISED CROSSWALKS – ROUNDABOUT BENEFITS • Resolving FastestPath Concerns • GeometricFlexibility • ImprovedPedestrian Safety PCCP (dass C Concrete) 1"¢ x 1'-6" Epoxy ..~~ed Smooth Dowel 12 · · r Agent Prior me. 0' 0 C MAX .) CONSTRUCTION JOINT DETAL (1 No Scale .. Urban Areas Bookend or less Attractions Roundabouts SPEED LIMIT 30 MPH CNtMEL HIGH SCMOOl PCCP (dass C Concrete) 1"¢ x 1'-6" Epoxy ..~~ed Smooth Dowel 12 · · r Agent Prior me. 0' 0 C MAX .) CONSTRUCTION JOINT DETAL (1 No Scale ..           RAISED CROSSWALK – DURING DESIGN vs. RETROFIT • There is Never a Bad Time to Prioritize Public Safety!! • During New Construction / Reconstruction Design • Best Approach • Most Cost Effective • Meets Design Elements • Is a Reconstruction Project Warranted? • Retrofit • Most Common • Targeted Area to Address a Known Issue • Common Issues • Existing Drainage Patterns • Existing Utilities • Location Issues PCCP (dass C Concrete) 1"¢ x 1'-6" Epoxy ..~~ed Smooth Dowel 12 · · r Agent Prior me. 0' 0 C MAX .) CONSTRUCTION JOINT DETAL (1 No Scale ..             • Street Department / Operations • Collaboration • Involvement in Material Selection / Details • Lessons Learned / Design Changes • The Right Equipment • Learn from Others • Emergency Services • Collaboration • Involvement in the Planning Process / Details • Understanding Primary Emergency Service Routes • Public Officials • Public Safety – Can’t Afford Not To! • Community Messaging • Talk with Carmel or Other Agencies • Data Driven DiscussionsRange Line Corridor 

Using Raised Crosswalks to Elevate Pedestrian Safety

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Using Raised Crosswalks to Elevate Pedestrian Safety

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