Concept In most schemes, each crosswalk of the intersection is evaluated
separately. Items and point values assigned differ on the rating scales
now available.
Rating scale items typically include
pedestrian usage,
intersection and traffic conditions, and
a number of special conditions.
A rating scale used in developing a transition plan may be slightly different
than one used to determine responses to individual requests.
Pedestrian usage
Pedestrian usage
Proximity to alternate crossings
Proximity to transit stops
Proximity to key facilities used by all pedestrians
Proximity to facility for persons who are blind
Need to cross - frequency of use by requestor
Intersection and traffic conditions
Intersection and traffic conditions
Intersection configuration
Width of crossing
Traffic signal phasing
— Leading or lagging vehicular turn phasing
— Leading pedestrian interval
— Split phasing
— Exclusive pedestrian phasing
Orientation and mobility instructor comment/evaluation
Prioritizing individual requests
A rating scale used in prioritizing requests for APS at specific crosswalks
may include factors such as:
Number of requests for APS at crosswalk
Frequency of use by pedestrians requesting APS
It may be appropriate for a jurisdiction, in response to an individual request
in an area with extremely low pedestrian counts, to install an APS specifically
meeting the requirements of that individual. That APS may not otherwise
conform to requirements for new construction, or for installation in a more
traveled pedestrian area.
Examples of rating scales
currently in use are available in PDF format below. A rating scale will be validated as part of NCHRP
3-62 and will be available by winter 2004.
PDF Download
Document includes: • Examples of Evaluation Procedures,
Rating Checklists from San Diego • Priorities list, Evaluation
forms from Portland and Maryland
