Road Safety Audit Findings Sr-704 (Okeechobee Boulevard) At Florida Avenue/Rosemary Avenue July 2015

Background Citizen Concerns Regarding Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety Citizen Petition For a Raised Walkway Pedestrian Behavior/Traffic Signal Interaction

Study Area

Study Area/Crash History

Crash Analysis (2009-2013) Three nearby pedestrian/bicycle crashes One bicycle crash at the study intersection No other significant crash patterns (frequency)

Key field observations Pedestrian interaction with the signals Bicycle clearance High pedestrian volumes Confusing phasing and markings

recommendations Low Effort/Coordination Improved signage Update truncated domes Median Striping High Effort/Coordination Modify signal phasing/timing Median modifications to shorten crossing Speed Study Modify pedestrian/bicycle detection Lighting Study

Recommendation: Law enforcement support Issue: Significant ped volume during events Recommendation: Consider using LEO support during major events for crossing.

Recommendation: truncated domes Issue: Non contrasting truncated domes Recommendation: Upgrade/provide contrasting truncated domes

Recommendation: improve communication to pedestrians Issue: Confusion about buttons to activate walk Unclear that ped call is in Recommendation: Improve ped button signage (arrow and street name) Ped feedback buttons (LED)

Recommendation: signage improvements Issue: Advance pedestrian crossing notification Unclear “turning guidance” for sidestreet vehicles Recommendation: Upgrade warning signage Provide median opening guidance

Recommendation: Vehicle-pedestrian notification Issue: Conflicts between right turns and pedestrians Recommendation: Install ground or overhead R10-15 signage, blankout signage, consider LPI.

Recommendation: eliminate eastbound u-turn Issue: Eastbound U-Turns Conflict with Pedestrians Recommendation: Review elimination or alt phasing of U-Turn movement

Recommendation: median modifications Issue: Long crossing distances due to intersection geometry Recommendation: Modify the median to shorten pedestrian crossing distances.

Recommendation: signal TIMING/PHASING Issues Pedestrians crossing on “do not walk” Perceived “short” pedestrian clearance interval Inadequate bicycle clearance Recommendations Review pedestrian clearance intervals Consider a LPI Review signal phasing to improved ped phase opportunities

Recommendation: signal TIMING/PHASING

Recommendation: signal TIMING/PHASING

Recommendation: review signal modifications Issue: Confusing Signal Indications (EB left turn) Recommendation: Review phasing and signal configuration

Recommendation: review speed limits Issue: Citizen concern of high speed of vehicles Recommendation: Conduct a speed study

Recommendation: improve lighting Issue: Lack of intersection and nearby lighting Recommendation: Conduct a lighting analysis

Final recommendations/DISCUSSION LEO Support Signage Signal Modifications Additional Study Speed Lighting U-Turn