3. Pedestrian Statistics
• About 10-15% of the fatalities resulting from
crashes in work zones are non-motorists
• Pedestrians
• Workers
• Bicyclists
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4. Governing Body
• MUTCD
– work areas that affect the movement of
pedestrians should provide alternatives.
• ADA
– requires that pedestrians with disabilities be
accommodated during construction.
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5. High Profile Projects
• North College
• Downtown General Improvement District
• Mason Street / BNSF Track Work
• Harmony Road Widening / Bicyclist
• LaPorte Avenue Bridge / Box
• Pedestrian Needs Assessment Program
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12. ADA / MUTCD says
• 36” minimum clearance / 48” is desirable
• Channelize and separate (caution tape alone is
not enough)
• Nighttime lighting necessary
• Proper devices and signage
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16. Objective Recap
• Make pedestrian safety integral of every project
• Minimize pedestrian movement impacts
• Assemble work zones that reduce ped hazards
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