At uncontrolled marked crosswalks flop over signs increase the driver’s awareness of a pedestrian crossing. They are often used at school crossings and other locations with vulnerable populations. Crash Reduction Factor: TBD Research incomplete 1) Existing Do you use Reference/Guidance removable (flop-over), mid-road yield or stop signs at pedestrian crossings? Yes / No If yes, please state your policy: Examples: 2) Proposed Assess your current policies for installing removable signs. State proposed removable installation guidelines: (HAWK) HAWK signal uses traditional traffic and pedestrian signal heads but in a different configuration. It includes a sign instructing motorists to "stop on red" and a "pedestrian crossing" overhead sign. When not activated, the signal is blanked out. The HAWK signal is activated by a pedestrian push button or passive pedestrian sensor. The overhead signal begins flashing yellow and then solid yellow, advising drivers to prepare to stop. The signal then displays a solid red and shows the pedestrian a "Walk" indication. Finally, an alternating flashing red signal indicates that motorists may proceed when safe, after coming to a full stop. The pedestrian is shown a flashing "Don't Walk" with a countdown indicating the time left to cross. Crash Reduction Factor: TBD Research incomplete Reference/Guidance Examples:
At uncontrolled marked crosswalks flop over signs increase the driver’s awareness of a pedestrian crossing. They are often used at school crossings and other locations with vulnerable populations. Crash Reduction Factor: TBD Research incomplete Reference/Guidance Examples: 1) Existing Do you use removable (flop-over), mid-road yield or stop signs at pedestrian crossings? Yes / No If yes, please state your policy: 2) Proposed Assess your current policies for installing removable signs. State proposed removable installation guidelines: (HAWK) HAWK signal uses traditional traffic and pedestrian signal heads but in a different configuration. It includes a sign instructing motorists to "stop on red" and a "pedestrian crossing" overhead sign. When not activated, the signal is blanked out. The HAWK signal is activated by a pedestrian push button or passive pedestrian sensor. The overhead signal begins flashing yellow and then solid yellow, advising drivers to prepare to stop. The signal then displays a solid red and shows the pedestrian a "Walk" indication. Finally, an alternating flashing red signal indicates that motorists may proceed when safe, after coming to a full stop. The pedestrian is shown a flashing "Don't Walk" with a countdown indicating the time left to cross. Crash Reduction Factor: TBD Research incomplete Reference/Guidance Examples:
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