Middle-of-the-block crosswalks are terrible. Most do not qualify for a stop light. I meet the inventor of the Pedestrian Hybrid (HAWK) beacon, a traffic device that fixes America's forgotten crosswalks.
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Sources cited:
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Fitzpatrick and Park. Safety Effectiveness of HAWK Pedestrian Treatment. [ Ссылка ]
Schultz, G. G. Compliance at Pedestrian Crossings. [ Ссылка ]
Herms, B. F. Pedestrian Crosswalk Study: Accidents in Painted and Unpainted Crosswalks. [ Ссылка ]
Zegeer, Steward, Huang. Safety Effects of Marked versus Unmarked Crosswalks at Uncontrolled Locations: Final Report and Recommended Guidelines. [ Ссылка ]
Lalani and Lord. Improving Pedestrian Safety at Unsignalized Crossings. [ Ссылка ]
Cottrell, W. D. Developments of New Pedestrian Crossing Guidelines in Utah. [ Ссылка ]
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Time sections:
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Introduction (0:00)
Mid-Block Crosswalk Problem (0:52)
Attempts to Fix Them (4:02)
Pedestrian Stop Lights (6:19)
The HAWK Beacon (8:39)
Hot Buttons (12:02)
No Complaints (14:29)
Being Fair (15:40)
