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PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION AND CONTROL

A E Miller

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Abstract

Noting that most traffic signals were originally installed with drivers and not pedestrians in mind, this article discusses pedestrian protection and pedestrian control. If pedestrians are required to not cross in the middle of the block, and to obey traffic signals, it is incumbent upon traffic control personnel to protect them. The article relates the following six requirements of an effective pedestrian program: 1) public support; 2) sound regulations; 3) appropriate markings and traffic engineering devices; 4) proper enforcement; 5) an education program that operates continuously; and 6) a lot of courage.

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Noting that most traffic signals were originally installed with drivers and not pedestrians in mind, this article discusses pedestrian protection and pedestrian control. If pedestrians are required to not cross in the middle of the block, and to obey traffic signals, it is incumbent upon traffic control personnel to protect them. The article relates the following six requirements of an effective pedestrian program: 1) public support; 2) sound regulations; 3) appropriate markings and traffic engineering devices; 4) proper enforcement; 5) an education program that operates continuously; and 6) a lot of courage.

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Noting that most traffic signals were originally installed with drivers and not pedestrians in mind, this article discusses pedestrian protection and pedestrian control. If pedestrians are required to not cross in the middle of the block, and to obey traffic signals, it is incumbent upon traffic control personnel to protect them. The article relates the following six requirements of an effective pedestrian program: 1) public support; 2) sound regulations; 3) appropriate markings and traffic engineering devices; 4) proper enforcement; 5) an education program that operates continuously; and 6) a lot of courage.

Key concepts: Pedestrian, Enforcement, Transport engineering, Control (management), Law enforcement, Traffic engineering, Engineering, Pedestrian crossing

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