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In-Roadway Crosswalk Lighting Systems
Presented by:
Roland Buehler
Advanced Delineation Systems Inc.
ITS Texas
November 14, 2002
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In-Roadway Crosswalk Lighting Systems
•Issues/Concept
•Benefits
•Configuration
•Activation
•Technologies
•Other applications
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Issues:
•Difficult to see crosswalk markings and pedestrians
•Overhead signs and lights not in direct line of sight
•Low levels of driver compliance
•Drivers tune out continuous warning devices
•Poor visibility in darkness, rain or fog
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The In-Road Lighting Concept:•Flashing amber lights, embedded in pavement
•Designed for uncontrolled crossings
•Push button and/or passive activation
•System is an enhancement to provide additional warning to motorists
•Now included in MUTCD
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Benefits of In-Road Lighting:
•Positive effect on driver awareness
•Increase in driver compliance
•Improved pedestrian safety
•Low hardware cost
•Low operating costs
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Typical Configuration:
•Lights installed along both sides of crosswalk
•Lights span entire width of roadway
•Amber lights flashing at 50-60 times per minute
•Uni-directional or bi-directional lights
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Activation Methods:
•Active – push buttons
•Passive – infrared, ultrasonic, microwave, pressure pad
•Push buttons considered reliable, inexpensive and simple to maintain
•Passive detectors can reduce traffic disruption and ensure adequate crossing time
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Available Technologies:
•Halogen lights
•Light Emitting Diodes
•LEDs with inductive power transfer
Airport style light with Halogen bulb
LED marker powered by inductive power transfer
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Studies – Common Conclusions
•Percentage of drivers yielding to pedestrians increases significantly
•In-pavement lights are most effective at night or during adverse weather conditions
•There is a significant increase in braking distance (effect is greater at night)
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Other Applications of In-Road Lighting – Road Delineation
•Delineation vs illumination
•Can replace overhead lighting
•Economical alternative
•Superior driver guidance
•Effective in fog and rain conditions
Highway 1A, Boca Raton, Florida
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Other Applications – Tunnels
•Center line and/or edge lighting
•Low cost hardware and installation
•Low maintenance and power consumption
Massey Tunnel – Vancouver, Canada
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Other Applications –Railway Crossings
•Flashing red lights at crossing
•Enhancement to existing signals and gates
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Other Applications – Airport Lead-in Lighting
•To guide pilots to gates
•Turned on when aircraft has landed
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Other Applications cont’d
•Dual left turn lanes
•Hazardous curves
•Facility delineation (eg. Ferry terminals)
•Bridges (lane delineation)
•Freeway exits
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Summary/Conclusions
•Experience suggests that in-road lights improve crosswalk safety
•Concept is now included in MUTCD (section 4L.01)
•Push button activation is most common
•Passive activation has advantages – more study needed