REFERENCE SECTION(S)
REFERENCE SECTION(S)
REFERENCE SECTION(S)
REFERENCE SECTION(S)
REFERENCE SECTION(S)
COUNTY MUNICIPALITY
STREET NAME TOWNSHIP ROAD #
SR# SEGMENT
A - LOCATION INFORMATION
MID-BLOCK CROSSWALK
ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC STUDY
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT ALL INFORMATION IN BLUE OR BLACK INK
TE-113 (7-09)
FROM PUB 212 APPENDIX:
o Crash Analysis (1) o Sight Distance (16) o Other: ____________________________________________
o Geometric Review (8) o Speed Data (17)
o Pedestrian Volumes (12) o Traffic Volumes (20)
C - STUDY ELEMENTS
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Chapter 212
MUTCD
PUB 46
212.5(b)(1)(v)(T)
3B.17
Chapter 11.9
B - REFERENCE INFORMATION
Vehicle Code Title 75 P.a. C.S. § 3542
TC-8600 Sheet 4 of 8
www.dot.state.pa.us
Confidential - Traffic Engineering and Safety Study
This document is the property of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation. The data and information contained
herein are part of a traffic engineering and safety study. This safety study is only provided to those official agencies or persons who have
responsibility in the highway transportation system and may only be used by such agencies or persons for traffic safety related planning
or research. The document and information are confidential pursuant to 75 Pa. C.S.3754 and 23 U.S.C. 409 and may not be published,
reproduced, released or discussed without the written permission of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
Check those that apply and attach to this form in the order listed below:
D - ATTACHMENTS LISTING
o 1. 10-Day Response Letter
o 2. Letter or Memo Requesting Study
o 3. Location Map
o 4. Straight Line Diagram
o 5. Photographs
o 6. Field View Drawing or Condition Diagram
o 7. Crash Extract
o 8. Crash Rate
o 9. Collision Diagram Plot
o 10. Speed Study
o 11. Warrant Analysis
o 12. Multi-Way Stop or Truck Restriction Worksheet
o 13.Trafc/PedestrianVolumes
o 14.STAMPPIdenticationData
o 15. Speed Limit
o 16.TrafcSignalPermitPlan
o 17. Other ____________________________
____________________________
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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. Whatistheexactlocationoftheproposedcrosswalk(beasspecicaspossible)? ____________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
10.Isthetrafcvolumeontheroadway10,000ADTorless? ........................................... o YES o NO
If no, is the two-lane trafcvolume15,000ADTorless? ............................................ 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.Aretrafcsignalsadequateastoplacement,visibility,glare,conformity,numberofsignalheads,andtiming? . . 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
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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.
G - REMARKS
Comments:
I - APPROVALS
Reviewed and Approved by Signature Name/Title Date
Reviewed and Approved by Signature Name/Title Date
F - SITE DATA (CONTINUED)
11. What is the total number of pedestrians crossing the street within 150 feet of the proposed crosswalk? __________________________
12. In the table below, indicate the four highest one hour periods that pedestrians will use the crosswalk and how many pedestrians will cross.
TIME NO. OF PEDESTRIANS CROSSING
Example: 7:00 – 8:00 AM 40
1.) _____________________ _______________________
2.) _____________________ _______________________
3.) _____________________ _______________________
4.) _____________________ _______________________
13. Is there a high concentration of children, elderly, or disabled pedestrians crossing the roadway in the vicinity of
the proposed crossing? .........................................................................o YES o NO
If yes, how many? ______________________
14. Does the available sight distance between an approaching driver and a person anywhere within the proposed
crosswalk satisfy the following minimum values where both driver's eye and the pedestrian are assumed
to be 3.5 ft above the roadway? ..................................................................o YES o NO
H - ENGINEERING JUDGEMENT
Minimum Sight Distance
Speed Limit for a Corresponding Grade (feet)
(mph)
-6% level +6%
25 215 200 184
30 271 250 229
35 333 305 278