Immokalee's Crosswalk Future - Walkable Community

Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Immokalee Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements StudyStudy


Project ObjectiveProject Objective

Goal is to Improve Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety!

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Project Location MapProject Location Map

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Work CompletedWork Completed

• Crash Analyses– Summarizing 2005 to 2012

• Vehicular Counts– Traffic Volume & Speed

• Pedestrian/Bicycle Counts– Nine Zones at Peak Hours

• Qualitative Assessment– Observations/

Recommendations

Crash Analyses Vehicular Counts Pedestrian/Bicycle Counts

Qualitative Assessment

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Crash AnalysesCrash Analyses

• Review & Analyses of Crash Reports– Summarize 2005 to 2012

Pedestrian/Bicycle Crashes– Graphically Show Places of Concern

• Convenience Store on 7th Street• Restaurant & Theater/Game

Room on 3rd Street



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2005-2012 Day Crashes2005-2012 Day Crashes

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KEY Driver at Fault Pedestrian/Bicycle at Fault (No Alcohol) Pedestrian/Bicycle at Fault(Alcohol-Related) Fatal

Incident

N

N

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TOTAL CRASHES = 13 CRASHES INVOLVING DUI = 4 FATAL = 0


2005-2012 Night Crashes2005-2012 Night Crashes

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N

N

2 2 2

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KEY Driver at Fault Pedestrian/Bicycle at Fault (No Alcohol) Pedestrian/Bicycle at Fault(Alcohol-Related) Fatal

IncidentTOTAL CRASHES = 29 CRASHES INVOLVING DUI = 13 FATAL = 3


2005-2012 Crash Analyses2005-2012 Crash Analyses

TYPE TOTAL DUI FATAL

Day 13 4 0

Night 29 13 3

Total 42 17 3

Pedestrian 27 13 3

Bicyclist 15 4 0

Total 42 17 3

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Vehicular CountsVehicular Counts

• 72 Hour Bi-Directional Traffic Counts– Collected Between January 9th to 11th & 16th to 18th

– Traffic Volumes & Vehicle Speeds



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FDOT TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS OFFICE “It is common traffic engineering knowledge that about 85 percent of all drivers travel at reasonably safe speeds for the various roadway conditions they encounter, regardless of speed limit signs. This leaves 15 percent of drivers who must be reminded of the maximum speed limit. The Department uses the "85th percentile" method of determining appropriate and safe posted speed limits in conjunction with the maximum statute based speeds. This method is based on extensive nationally accepted studies and observations. By measuring the speed of hundreds of vehicles at various points along the roadway, traffic engineers are able to use data to determine a reasonable and safe maximum speed to post for all vehicles to travel.”

FDOT TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS OFFICE “It is common traffic engineering knowledge that about 85 percent of all drivers travel at reasonably safe speeds for the various roadway conditions they encounter, regardless of speed limit signs. This leaves 15 percent of drivers who must be reminded of the maximum speed limit. The Department uses the "85th percentile" method of determining appropriate and safe posted speed limits in conjunction with the maximum statute based speeds. This method is based on extensive nationally accepted studies and observations. By measuring the speed of hundreds of vehicles at various points along the roadway, traffic engineers are able to use data to determine a reasonable and safe maximum speed to post for all vehicles to travel.”


Vehicular Speed AnalysisVehicular Speed Analysis

DIRECTION AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC VOLUME

MEAN (AVERAGE) SPEED

85TH PERCENTILE SPEED

Main Street

Eastbound 6,350 26.05 mph 33.24 mph

Westbound 5,661 26.33 mph 33.24 mph

1st Street

Northbound 7,270 33.19 mph 39.53 mph

Southbound 7,751 33.67 mph 39.22 mph

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Pedestrian/Bicycle CountsPedestrian/Bicycle Counts

• Pedestrian Counts Conducted at Nine Locations– Zones Determined by Observations– Weekday & Weekend

• 2 Hours AM Peak• 2 Hours PM Peak



ZONE NUMBER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Total 161 280 487 19 1,390 343 326 90 759

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161 280 487 19

1,390 343 326

90 759

# of Pedestrian/Bicycle Counts

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Qualitative AssessmentQualitative Assessment

• During Peak Hours During Harvest Season– January 16th & 18th

• 5:00 AM – 8:00 AM• 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

• Summarize Observations & Recommendations– Improve Pedestrian & Bicyclist Safety



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OBSERVATION •Pedestrians CuttingThrough Medians

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RecommendationsRecommendations

RECOMMENDATION •Install Fence/Railing in Median to Direct Pedestrians to Crosswalk/Median Openings

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OBSERVATION •Pedestrians Using Shortest Path of Travel

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VEHICLE SPEEDESTIMATED SURVIVAL

PERCENTAGE FOR PEDESTRIAN

20 mph 95%

30 mph 60%

35 mph 40%

40 mph 20%

50 mph Nearly No Survival

NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION STUDY DATA



RECOMMENDATION •Designate “Pedestrian Zone” & Lower Speed to 30 mph

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OBSERVATION •Large Number of Signs & Flashing Beacons Distract Drivers

RECOMMENDATION •Remove Excessive Signing & Beacons•Install In-Pavement Lighting at Crosswalks w/ Flashing Highlighted Signs

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OBSERVATION •Harvester Bus Pick Up Lot & Grocery/Café Generate High Volume of Pedestrians Crossing at/or Between 2nd Street & 3rd Street

– Over 2,000 Pedestrians Crossing in Area for the AM & PM Studied Peak Hours– 1,400 Pedestrians Using Crosswalk at 3rd Street

•Broken Fence Between 2nd Street & 3rd Street

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RECOMMENDATION •Coordinate w/ Owner to Fix Fence•Install Fence/Railing in Median•Install New Crosswalk at 2nd Street

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OBSERVATION •Narrow 6-Foot Wide Median Opening Prohibits Two-Way Bicyclists from Crossing Simultaneously

6’

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RECOMMENDATION •Widen Median Opening to 10 Feet Near 5th Street & 7th Street

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OBSERVATION •Many Bicyclists Do Not Have Lights or Reflectors

RECOMMENDATION •Coordinate w/ FDOT Community Traffic Safety Team to Distribute Free Lights through Bike Lights Program

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OBSERVATION •Large Number of School Students Crossing East of 7th Street During the Week Between 2:15-2:30 PM & 3:45-4:00 PM

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RECOMMENDATION •Detailed Evaluation Needed to Determine if Crosswalk at 7th Street is Warranted

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OBSERVATION •Vehicles Not Yielding to Pedestrians in Crosswalks During Saturday Evenings•Vehicles Typically Yielding During the Other Times

RECOMMENDATION •Increase Enforcement During Saturday Evening Hours

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OBSERVATION •Over 750 Pedestrians Documented Crossing Near 1st Street & Colorado Avenue During Four AM & PM Peak Hours on Weekdays & Weekends

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RECOMMENDATION •Install Crosswalk on 1st Street North of Colorado Avenue

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OBSERVATION •Street Planters & Trees Limit Motorists Visibility of Pedestrians

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RECOMMENDATION •Remove or Modify Landscaping to Low Profile Plants, at a Minimum 100 Feet Near Crosswalks

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OBSERVATION •Various Street & Pedestrian Lighting is Not Currently Working on Main Street & 1st Street

RECOMMENDATION •Coordinate w/ Maintenance to Replace all Non-Functioning Lighting

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OBSERVATION •Limited Sight Distance at Main Street/3rd Street Intersection

RECOMMENDATION •Install High Emphasis Crosswalk

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Summary (Interim Improvements)Summary (Interim Improvements)

• Main Street & 1st Street– Landscaping Grant/Contract• Install Fence/Railing/Barrier• Widen Median Openings from 6 feet to 10 feet• Modifying Landscaping in medians

– Coordinate w/ Maintenance to Fix Lighting– Coordinate w/ FDOT Regarding the “Bike Lights Program”– Coordinate w/ Law Enforcement to Increase Enforcement

for Motorists to Stop for Pedestrians in Crosswalks

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Summary (Long-Term Improvements)Summary (Long-Term Improvements)

• Main Street (Coordinate w/ FDOT for Approval) – Install In-Pavement Lights w/ Automatic Detection &

Signing– Add Mid-Block Crossing at 2nd Street & Possibly at 7th Street– Lower Speed Limit to 30 mph & make it a “Pedestrian

Zone”– Remove Signs– Install High Emphasis Crosswalks on Side Streets

• 1st Street– Install In-Pavement Lights w/ Automatic Detection &

Signing– Add Mid-Block Crossing at Colorado Avenue

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DAY PEAK HOURS

ZONE NUMBER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Weekday AM 4 33 10 10 318 101 89 18 86

Weekday PM 85 81 145 2 380 49 65 24 235

Weekend AM 9 30 71 6 244 117 92 13 98

Weekend PM 63 136 261 1 448 76 80 35 340

Total 161 280 487 19 1,390 343 326 90 759

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