| Title | Evaluation of Transit Bus Turn Warning Systems for Pedestrians and Cyclists |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 55564 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Pecheux, Kelley; Strathman, James; Kennedy, Jason |
| Corporate Creator | Applied Engineering Management Corporation; Portland State University. College of Urban and Public Affairs |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Transit Administration. Office of Civil Rights |
| Publisher | United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Transit Administration. Office of Civil Rights |
| Publication Date | 20150500 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | As part of a cooperative agreement with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) conducted a demonstration test of three commercially-available pedestrian turn warning systems for transit buses. A total of 45 buses were equipped with the turn warning systems (15 buses with each of the 3 systems) for a period of 7 months (March– September 2014). A robust evaluation of the systems was conducted, including surveys and focus groups with bus operators and the general public, a video-based analysis of pedestrian behaviors, interviews with TriMet personnel, and a benefit-cost analysis. In addition to the turn warning systems, a unique crosswalk warning sign was deployed and tested at one intersection in downtown Portland. This report documents the findings from the test and evaluation. |
| Rosap ID | dot:29300 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/29300 |
| TRT Terms | Transit buses; Warning systems; Pedestrians; Pedestrian safety; Cyclists; Bicycle safety; Bus drivers; Crosswalks; Demonstration projects; Focus groups; Surveys; Evaluation; Benefit cost analysis; Research reports; Mobility; Innovation; Safety |
| General Subjects | Program evaluation |
| Geographical Coverage |
Oregon |
| TRIS Online Accession No |
1574028 |
| Contract Number | CA-26-7104 |
| Report Number | FTA Report No. 0084 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/55000/55500/55564/FTA_Report_No._0084.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |