[TCUG] Re: Detection Problems at Pedestrian Crossings
- From: "Kinnaird, Dave" <D.Kinnaird@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <tcug@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2007 13:00:06 +0100
Maybe a variable intergreen pedestrian clearance is not the best
solution in this instance and you should go for a fixed maximum
clearance at all times or at least during college hours. It may be less
efficient but will be safer.
Dave
David Kinnaird
BEng CEng MIET
Principal Engineer Traffic Network Systems / Prif Beiriannydd Systemau
Rhwydwaith Trafnidiaeth
Telematics Group / Grwp Telemateg
Tel No / Rhif Ffon : 029 20873321
Fax No / Rhif Ffacs : 029 20873328
Email / E-bost : d.kinnaird@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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From: tcug-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tcug-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Oliver David B
Sent: 17 July 2007 12:33
To: tcug@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [TCUG] Re: Detection Problems at Pedestrian Crossings
David,
Regarding detection of slow peds, try contacting AGD 01452 854212 and
see=3D if the threshold can be reduced or perhaps a=3D20modified
application of presence detector.
Regards,
Dave Oliver
Traffic Signals Section
Newcastle City Council
David Wood (17/07/2007 10:20):
> We have recently installed a MOVA Puffin crossing on a busy 50mph=3D3D=20
>road which serves two colleges catering for special needs and disabled=20
>stu=3D3D dents.The majority of users are very vulnerable and many are in=20
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>the central refuge in case anyone gets stranded. Some users have=20
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>reaching/pushing the push-buttons and hence inserting a demand. In=20
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>some users are crossing at a speed below the lowest on-cros=3D3D sing=20
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>setting of 1.8km/hr (0.5m/sec) with the result that they are =3D3D not=20
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>the all-red period and traffic can start moving whilst they a=3D3D re=20
>still crossing.Does anyone have any suggestions to overcome t=3D3D hese=20
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> David Wood
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