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National Work Zone Safety /

Awareness “Week”

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Pedestrian Awareness in Work Zones

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Pedestrian Statistics

• About 10-15% of the fatalities resulting from crashes in work zones are non-motorists

• Pedestrians• Workers• Bicyclists

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Governing Body

• MUTCD – work areas that affect the movement of

pedestrians should provide alternatives.

• ADA – requires that pedestrians with disabilities be

accommodated during construction.

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High Profile Projects

• North College

• Downtown General Improvement District

• Mason Street / BNSF Track Work

• Harmony Road Widening / Bicyclist

• LaPorte Avenue Bridge / Box

• Pedestrian Needs Assessment Program

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All “Types” of Pedestrians

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Have A Plan

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And Plan Ahead…

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Planning

• Observe existing pedestrian travel patterns

• Know high volume ped origins points / destinations

• Safe street crossings / intersections

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Try to avoid

adding hazards

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Done for the day…

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ADA / MUTCD says

• 36” minimum clearance / 48” is desirable

• Channelize and separate (caution tape alone is not enough)

• Nighttime lighting necessary

• Proper devices and signage

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The Good--

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The Bad--

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And The Ugly Truth

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Objective Recap

• Make pedestrian safety integral of every project

• Minimize pedestrian movement impacts

• Assemble work zones that reduce ped hazards

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