1. Accessible Pedestrian Signals Guidelines and Policies Mark Luszcz, P.E., PTOE Assistant Chief Traffic Engineer Delaware Department of Transportation Presentation to: AASHTO Subcommittee on Traffic Engineering Lake Tahoe, NV June 18, 2007

2. Presentation Outline What is APS? Physical Features Audible / Vibrotactile Features Implementation

3. What is APS? MUTCD: a device that communicates information about pedestrian timing in nonvisual format such as audible tones, verbal messages, and/or vibrating surfaces. Draft Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG): a device that communicates information about the WALK phase in audible and vibrotactile formats.

4. 10’ / 5’ Rule

5. 10” Rule DRAFT PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES November 2005

6. 10” Rule – DelDOT Signal Plan Note “Proposed pole base type 4 and pedestal pole for pedestrian signal shall be constructed immediately adjacent to the landing area of the curb ramp or sidewalk in accordance with current ADA best practices. The pedestrian pushbutton shall be installed at a height of 42 inches above the landing area/sidewalk, and shall be located such that maximum reach distance is 10 inches from the sidewalk.”

11. Audible / Vibrotactile Features Not yet implemented in Delaware

12. Implementation Physical Features  All projects Audible / Vibrotactile Features  Based on request  Rating system  Prioritization / funding  Waiting for finalization of PROWAG

13. Thanks! Questions or Comments – Contact: Mark Luszcz, P.E., PTOE Assistant Chief Traffic Engineer (302) 659-2040 Mark.Luszcz@state.de.us