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This traffic engineering and safety study is confidential pursuant to 75 Pa. C.S. 3754 and 23 U.S.C. 409 and may not be
disclosed or used in litigation without written permission from PennDOT.
F - SITE DATA
DATE DATA COLLECTED PERSON CONDUCTING STUDY TITLE
1. What is the posted speed limit? ............................................................... ____________MPH
2. What is the total width of the roadway? ......................................................... _____________feet
3. What is the number of travel lanes at the proposed crosswalk? ....................................... ________________
4. Are sidewalks present? ...................................................................... o YES o NO
5. Is parking permitted in the area of the proposed crosswalk? .......................................... o YES o NO
What distance is the parking area from the proposed crosswalk? ..................................... _____________feet
6. Is angle parking present? ................................................................... o YES o NO
7. Is curbing present? ........................................................................ o YES o NO
If yes, does curbing include a curb extension? ................................................... o YES o NO
8. Is the distance to the nearest marked crosswalk greater than 300 feet? ................................ o YES o NO
9. Whatistheexactlocationoftheproposedcrosswalk(beasspecicaspossible)? ____________________________________________
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10.Isthetrafcvolumeontheroadway10,000ADTorless? ........................................... o YES o NO
If no, is the two-lane trafcvolume15,000ADTorless? ............................................ o YES o NO
Operational Checklist:
1. Do obstructions block a driver's view of pedestrians or approaching vehicles? ..................... o YES o NO o N/A
2. Do drivers respond correctly to signals, signs, or other traffic control devices? ...................... o YES o NO o N/A
3. Is there evidence of crashes (skid marks, property damage, tree/bush damage, broken glass/vehicle parts, etc.)? ..... o YES o NO o N/A
4. Are there violations of parking or other traffic regulations? ..................................... o YES o NO o N/A
5. Do drivers appear confused about routes, street names, or other guidance information? ............... o YES o NO o N/A
6. Have you observed the location during peak hours for volume, crashes, and traffic operations? ......... o YES o NO o N/A
7. Are there traffic flow deficiencies or traffic conflict patterns associated with turning movements? ........ o YES o NO o N/A
8. Are there significant delays and/or congestion? .............................................. o YES o NO o N/A
9. Are there vehicle/pedestrians conflicts? .................................................... o YES o NO o N/A
10. Are there other traffic flow deficiencies or traffic conflict patterns? ............................... o YES o NO o N/A
Physical Checklist:
1. Can sight obstructions be removed or lessened? ............................................. o YES o NO o N/A
2. Do the street alignments or widths adequately accommodate the type of traffic using the roadway? ..... o YES o NO o N/A
3. Are curb radii adequate for turning vehicles? ................................................ o YES o NO o N/A
4. Are pedestrian crosswalks properly located? ................................................ o YES o NO o N/A
5. Are signs adequate as to usefulness, message, size, conformity, and placement? .................... o YES o NO o N/A
6.Aretrafcsignalsadequateastoplacement,visibility,glare,conformity,numberofsignalheads,andtiming? . . o YES o NO o N/A
7. Are pavement markings adequate as to their conformance to standards and location? ................ o YES o NO o N/A
8. Is channelization (islands or pavement markings) adequate for reducing conflict areas,
separating traffic flows, and defining movements? ............................................ o YES o NO o N/A
9. Does the existing legal parking layout affect sight distance for through or turning vehicles? ............ o YES o NO o N/A
10. Is the pavement condition free of potholes, washboard, slick surface, etc.? ........................ o YES o NO o N/A
E - SITE OBSERVATION CHECKLIST