1. can I make a plea that all those using a pre-timed max add a 3-second delay before the signals change. Otherwise peds learn that they get instant service, walk straight out, possibly in front of a red-runner! 2. beware of using pre-timed max's on high speed roads, it could be dodgy to say the least 3. remember that MOVA works very well at mid-block crossings (and I know I've said it before, and I know it might be thought of as promoting MOVA on behalf of TRL, but it is a genuine recommendation from me, because I've seen just how effective it is. Contact me directly for more.) Mark Crabtree TRL Limited -----Original Message----- From: Wallis, Ian [mailto:Ian.Wallis@xxxxxxxxxxxx]=20 Sent: 16 June 2004 10:37 To: 'tcug@xxxxxxxxxxxxx' Subject: [TCUG] Re: Wacky Ideas - Isolated Ped Crossings *** Before reading or acting on this e-mail, or opening any attachment, please read Derby City Council's disclaimer and confidentiality statement at the end of this e-mail *** In Derby we adopt a pre-timed max mode of operation for crossings, even those within a UTC region (with the odd exception). We find this gives the ped priority that we are bound to provide while having little effect on UTC operation. You do have to set your timings up with a bit more thought than usual though. I believe some Authorities (was one of them Nottingham?) did a study on this and found that there was little justification for having crossings on plan but good pedestrian benefits were obtained running them isolated. Does anyone know where to put their hands on a report. Incidentally, this use of pre-timed max coupled with sensible max times is the main reason why we changed our policy and don't install kerbside detectors as a matter of course. Ian Wallis Derby City Council -----Original Message----- From: Graham Jones [mailto:GWJones@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]=20 Sent: 16 June 2004 10:26 To: 'tcug@xxxxxxxxxxxxx' Subject: [TCUG] Wacky Ideas - Isolated Ped Crossings Has anyone investigated delays associated with the operation of isolated ped crossings Outside my old Plymouth office there is a newly installed puffin serving relatively few peds, say 1 per minute. Invariably, the practical operation goes something like this. 1) Confronted with a constant flow of slow moving traffic, ped presses button 2) traffic continues to roll 3) peds get very impatient 4) ped sees gap in traffic=20 5) ped crosses road 6) sensors detect gap in traffic. 7) signals turn red 8) traffic stopped at empty crossing=20 OK this particular crossing is particularly badly programmed, but I know of similar sites which please neither peds nor drivers. Accepting that there are UTC issues, I wonder if stopping traffic on ped demand would not result in a net reduction in overall delay. I have not done my sums but leaving aside pedestrian delay, it seems a choice between delaying a few free flowing vehicles or more slow moving ones, which soon make up the lost ground. Anyone done any work on this. Graham Jones Traffic Analyst - Somerset County Council Tel 01823 358235 =20 This communication is intended solely for the person (s) or organisation to whom it is addressed. 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