Accessible Pedestrian Signals Guidelines and Policies

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Accessible Pedestrian SignalsGuidelines and
Policies
Mark Luszcz, P.E., PTOE Assistant Chief Traffic
Engineer Delaware Department of
Transportation Presentation to AASHTO
Subcommittee on Traffic Engineering Lake
Tahoe, NV June 18, 2007
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Presentation Outline

• What is APS?
• Physical Features
• Audible / Vibrotactile Features
• Implementation

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What is APS?

• MUTCD a device that communicates information
  about pedestrian timing in nonvisual format such
  as audible tones, verbal messages, and/or
  vibrating surfaces.
• Draft Public Right-of-Way Accessibility
  Guidelines (PROWAG) a device that communicates
  information about the WALK phase in audible and
  vibrotactile formats.

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10 / 5 Rule
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10 Rule
DRAFT PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY ACCESSIBILITY
GUIDELINES November 2005
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10 Rule DelDOT Signal Plan Note
Proposed pole base type 4 and pedestal pole for
pedestrian signal shall be constructed
immediately adjacent to the landing area of the
curb ramp or sidewalk in accordance with current
ADA best practices. The pedestrian pushbutton
shall be installed at a height of 42 inches above
the landing area/sidewalk, and shall be located
such that maximum reach distance is 10 inches
from the sidewalk.
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Audible / Vibrotactile Features

• Not yet implemented in Delaware

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Implementation

• Physical Features
• All projects
• Audible / Vibrotactile Features
• Based on request
• Rating system
• Prioritization / funding
• Waiting for finalization of PROWAG

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Thanks!
Questions or Comments Contact Mark Luszcz,
P.E., PTOE Assistant Chief Traffic Engineer (302)
659-2040 Mark.Luszcz_at_state.de.us