Security in Crosswalks

Authors: A. Gutiérrez, A. Castillo, J.M. Gómez, J.M. Gutiérrez, A. García-Cabot

Abstract:

Lighting is not only important for the safety of traffic, but also it is very important for the protection of pedestrians. Improvement on visibility in a long distance, lighting, signing, reduces considerably the risk of accidents in crosswalks. This paper evaluates different aspects of crosswalks including signing and lighting to improve road safety.

Keywords: In pavement flashing warning lights, street lighting, signing, visibility.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI): doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1079040

References:

[1] http://www.volvocars.com
[2] Traffic safety facts 2006. U.S Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
[3] Pedestrian Facilities Users Guide- Providing Safety and Mobility. Publication No. FHWA-RD-01-02. U.S. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. March 2002.
[4] Pedestrian and bicycle information center, livable communities webinar series.
[5] Orden FOM/3053/2008, de 23 de septiembre, por la que se aprueba la Instrucci├│n Técnica para la instalaci├│n de reductores de velocidad y bandas transversales de alerta en carreteras de la Red de Carreteras del Estado.
[6] Manual on uniform traffic control devices (MUTCD).
[7] Real Decreto 1890/2008, de14 de noviembre, por el que se aprueba el Reglamento de eficiencia energética en instalaciones de alumbrado exterio y sus instrucciones técnicas complementarias.
[8] Design and Evaluation of Effective Crosswalk Illumination. New Jersey. Department of Transportation. U.S. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration.
[9] An analysis of the safety of crosswalks with in-pavement warning lights, by George Gadiel. University of Massachusetts. May 2007.