PROPOSED WARRANTS FOR SOUTH AFRICAN MID-BLOCK PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS

Warrants for the provision of uncontrolled and signal controlled midblock pedestrian crossings are proposed in this report. Based on empirical data, pedestrian walking speed is separately established for typical and elderly pedestrians. Speed limit, different effective widths of roads and direction of flow are considered in the determination of the proposed warrants. It is concluded that the adoption of the warrants will lead to a reduction in the number of inappropriate installations to be seen in our cities and towns. In addition, publicity, education and, most of all, effective law enforcement are needed to improve the safety of pedestrian crossing facilities in South Africa. (Author)