Accessible Pedestrian SignalsAccessible Pedestrian SignalsGuidelines and PoliciesGuidelines and Policies

Mark Luszcz, P.E., PTOE

Assistant Chief Traffic Engineer

Delaware Department of Transportation

Presentation to:

AASHTO Subcommittee on Traffic Engineering

Lake Tahoe, NV

June 18, 2007

Presentation OutlinePresentation Outline

What is APS? Physical Features Audible / Vibrotactile Features Implementation

What is APS?What is APS?

MUTCD: a device that communicates information about pedestrian timing in nonvisual format such as audible tones, verbal messages, and/or vibrating surfaces.

Draft Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG): a device that communicates information about the WALK phase in audible and vibrotactile formats.

10’ / 5’ Rule10’ / 5’ Rule

10” Rule10” Rule

DRAFT PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES November 2005

10” Rule – DelDOT Signal Plan Note10” Rule – DelDOT Signal Plan Note

“Proposed pole base type 4 and pedestal pole for pedestrian signal shall be constructed immediately adjacent to the landing area of the curb ramp or sidewalk in accordance with current ADA best practices. The pedestrian pushbutton shall be installed at a height of 42 inches above the landing area/sidewalk, and shall be located such that maximum reach distance is 10 inches from the sidewalk.”

Audible / Vibrotactile FeaturesAudible / Vibrotactile Features

Not yet implemented in Delaware

ImplementationImplementation

Physical Features All projects

Audible / Vibrotactile Features Based on request Rating system Prioritization / funding Waiting for finalization of PROWAG

Thanks!Thanks!

Questions or Comments – Contact:

Mark Luszcz, P.E., PTOE

Assistant Chief Traffic Engineer

(302) 659-2040

Mark.Luszcz@state.de.us