HAWKS: From the Beginning to Current Experiences in Tucson, Arizona

The development of uniform and effective pedestrian crossing treatments has been a constant challenge, which has been noted by traffic engineers for many decades. This has led to the development in the City of Tucson of the HAWK pedestrian beacon. In experimental use in Tucson the HAWK Pedestrian Crossing Beacon Signal was achieving very high driver compliance rates. It has been recommended to be included in the future Manual on Uniform Control Devices. This paper discusses issues with the HAWK that have arisen as it has been considered by the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, which include: Dark Beacons, Potential Driver Confusion, Proliferation of Devices, and Uniformity. These issues are addressed, and crash experience at HAWKs is reviewed. The paper concludes that the HAWK is a valuable tool to be included in the Traffic Engineer’s tool box.

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Corporate Authors:
Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)

Washington, DC United States
Authors:
- Nassi, Richard B
- Barton, Michael J
Conference:
- ITE 2009 Technical Conference and Exhibit
- Location: Phoenix AZ, United States
- Date: 2009-3-22 to 2009-3-25
Publication Date: 2009

Language

English

Media Info

Media Type: CD-ROM
Features: Figures; Photos;
Pagination: 8p
Monograph Title: ITE 2009 Technical Conference and Exhibit. Transportation Operations in Action. Compendium of Technical Papers

Subject/Index Terms

TRT Terms: Crosswalks; Flashing beacons; Pedestrian actuated controllers; Pedestrian safety; Traffic control devices; Traffic signals
Geographic Terms: Tucson (Arizona)
Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Pedestrians and Bicyclists; I85: Safety Devices used in Transport Infrastructure;

Filing Info

Accession Number: 01164317
Record Type: Publication
ISBN: 9781933452470
Files: TRIS
Created Date: Jul 30 2010 8:28AM