Accessible Pedestrian Signals: A Guide to Best Practices

Abstract

This report is designed to serve as a companion resource document to a one-day training course on accessible pedestrian signals (APS). It includes the following chapters: (1) Introduction to Accessible Pedestrian Signals: Definition and Current Guidance; (2) Travel by Pedestrians Who Are Blind or Who Have Low Vision; (3) Understanding Traffic Signals and Modern Intersection Design; (4) Features of Accessible Pedestrian Signals; (5) When to Install Accessible Pedestrian Signals; (6) Designing APS Installations; (7) Installation, Operation, and Maintenance; (8) Public Education about Accessible Pedestrian Signals; (9) U.S. Case Studies; and (10) International Practice. There are 5 appendices: (A) Current Guidelines; (B) Product Information; (C) Research on Accessible Pedestrian Signals; (D) APS Prioritization Tool Instructions and Forms; and (E) Glossary.