May 1, 2014
East Gude DriveEast Gude Drive
Pedestrian Road Safety AuditPedestrian Road Safety AuditStakeholder Pedestrian Safety MeetingStakeholder Pedestrian Safety Meeting
AgendaAgenda
Road Safety Audit Process OverviewRoad Safety Audit Process Overview
Project OverviewProject Overview
BackgroundBackground
CommentsComments
What is a Road Safety Audit?What is a Road Safety Audit?
A road safety audit is aA road safety audit is aformal safety performance formal safety performance examination examination
of an existing or future road or intersection of an existing or future road or intersection by an by an independent audit teamindependent audit team..
What is an RSA?What is an RSA?An RSA is a tool that:An RSA is a tool that:
Is a formal processIs a formal process
Focuses on safety issuesFocuses on safety issues
Proactive review of observed and Proactive review of observed and potential safety issues to reduce riskpotential safety issues to reduce risk
Considers various environmental Considers various environmental conditionsconditions
Considers all road usersConsiders all road users
Responsibilities:
Audit Team Design Team/Project Owner
RSA ProcessRSA Process
MCDOT Pedestrian RSA CorridorsMCDOT Pedestrian RSA Corridors
Georgia Avenue March 2009
Piney Branch Road October 2008
Rockville Pike June 2009
Wisconsin AvenueDecember 2008
Reedie DriveApril 2010
Randolph Road September 2010
Colesville Rd at University BlvdJanuary 2010
Connecticut Avenue May 2011
I-495
I-270
Colesville RoadNovember 2011
Old Georgetown RoadMay 2012
Fenton StreetSeptember 2013
E. Gude DriveApril 2014
Responsibilities:
Audit Team Design Team/Project Owner
RSA ProcessRSA Process
Potential RSA Team MembersPotential RSA Team Members
Maryland SHAMaryland SHA
Montgomery County Police DepartmentMontgomery County Police Department
Montgomery County DOTMontgomery County DOT
Neighboring JurisdictionsNeighboring Jurisdictions
Meeting Goals•Review pedestrian crash data
•Review roadway features and deficiencies
•Obtain input from various roadway users
•Obtain input from agency representatives
•Identify areas of concern for review during field audit
Responsibilities:
Audit Team Design Team/Project Owner
RSA ProcessRSA Process
Will be conducted over a 2 day Will be conducted over a 2 day sessionsession
Observe road user characteristicsObserve road user characteristics Observe surrounding land usesObserve surrounding land uses Observe connections to the Observe connections to the
adjacent transportation networkadjacent transportation network
4. Field Review4. Field Review
Workshop settingWorkshop setting
Review background Review background reports and design criteriareports and design criteria
Systematically review Systematically review drawings and other drawings and other information/datainformation/data
Identify, prioritize, and Identify, prioritize, and mitigate safety issuesmitigate safety issues
5. RSA Analysis5. RSA Analysis
RSA team, design team, RSA team, design team, ownerowner
Discuss preliminary Discuss preliminary findings and possible findings and possible solutionssolutions
Use results to write RSA Use results to write RSA reportreport
6(a). Preliminary Findings Discussion6(a). Preliminary Findings Discussion
Documents the results Documents the results of the RSAof the RSA
Identifies and prioritizes Identifies and prioritizes safety issuessafety issues
Includes suggestions for Includes suggestions for improvementsimprovements
6(b). RSA Report6(b). RSA Report
Study AreaStudy Area
Just outside of Just outside of
Rockville city limitsRockville city limits
Approx. 1 mile longApprox. 1 mile long
Three traffic signalsThree traffic signals
One HAWK beacon One HAWK beacon
(For pedestrian (For pedestrian
crossings)crossings)
Three unsignalized Three unsignalized
intersectionsintersections
40 mph posted 40 mph posted
speedspeed
Calh
oun
Driv
e
Dover Road
E. Gude Drive
Shelter
700 E. Gude Drive
800 E. Gude Drive
Coca-Cola Entrance
Southlawn Lane
E. Gude Drive is divided throughout the study area.E. Gude Drive is divided throughout the study area.
Eastbound Eastbound Two through lanes between Calhoun Drive and Dover RoadTwo through lanes between Calhoun Drive and Dover Road
Three through lanes between Dover Road and Southlawn Lane Three through lanes between Dover Road and Southlawn Lane
Dedicated single left turn lanes at median breaks, Dover Road and Dedicated single left turn lanes at median breaks, Dover Road and Calhoun DriveCalhoun Drive
Double left-turn lane at Southlawn LaneDouble left-turn lane at Southlawn Lane
Westbound Westbound Two through lanes, widens to a third lane between the shelter and Two through lanes, widens to a third lane between the shelter and
Calhoun DriveCalhoun Drive
Dedicated single left-turn lanes at all median breaks and signalized Dedicated single left-turn lanes at all median breaks and signalized intersectionsintersections
Right-turn lane at the shelter entrance and Southlawn LaneRight-turn lane at the shelter entrance and Southlawn Lane
BackgroundBackground
18 pedestrian collisions occurred during the study period (2008-18 pedestrian collisions occurred during the study period (2008-2013).2013).
3 non-pedestrian crashes on the shelter property during study 3 non-pedestrian crashes on the shelter property during study period are also included in analysis.period are also included in analysis.
Of the pedestrian collisions there were 1 not injured, 5 possible Of the pedestrian collisions there were 1 not injured, 5 possible injuries, 5 non-incapacitated injuries, 6 incapacitated/disabled injuries, 5 non-incapacitated injuries, 6 incapacitated/disabled injuries and 1 fatality.injuries and 1 fatality.
The fatality occurred near the Exxon gas station at the The fatality occurred near the Exxon gas station at the intersection of Gude Drive and Southlawn Lane. The pedestrian intersection of Gude Drive and Southlawn Lane. The pedestrian was outside of the crosswalk. was outside of the crosswalk.
Pedestrian activity is generally related to the shelter and public Pedestrian activity is generally related to the shelter and public transportation.transportation.
11 of the 18 pedestrian crashes occurred after the PM peak hour.11 of the 18 pedestrian crashes occurred after the PM peak hour.
BackgroundBackground
Long Pedestrian Crossing Distance
HAWK Signal at Shelter
Missing Pedestrian Connections at Bus
Stop
No Buffer for Mixed Use Path
Bus Passenger Boarding
Faded Crosswalks
Shelter Bus Stop
Nearby Bike Infrastructure
Preliminary ObservationsPreliminary Observations
We appreciate your feedback!We appreciate your feedback!
Comments and InputComments and Input
Calh
oun
Driv
e
Dover Road
Southlawn Lane
600 E
. Gud
e Driv
e
700 E. Gude Drive
7
33
12
0
2
0
Coca-Cola Entrance
800 E. Gude Drive
LEGENDIntersection Crash Count
Mid-block Crash Count
X
X
Low Crash Frequency
Moderate Crash Frequency
High Crash Frequency
Crash Frequency by LocationCrash Frequency by Location