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The Continuing Evolution of Pedestrian

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The Continuing Evolution of Pedestrian Walking Speed Assumptions
MUTCD DESCRIBES A "NORMAL WALK SPEED OF 1.2 METERS (4.0 FEET) PER SECOND" FOR USE IN TIMING THE PEDESTRIAN CLEARANCE PHASE AT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL. THERE ALSO IS AN UNSPECIFIED SUGGESTION TO USE SLOWER SPEEDS WHEN SLOWER PEDESTRIANS "ROUTINELY" USE A CROSSWALK. THIS FEATURE PROPOSES THAT THE CLEARANCE ...
September 1, 2004; Institute of Transportation Engineers. ITE Journal

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