In this paper, researchers present the results of a Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) study that assessed how work zone information can be related to visually-impaired users through audio messages. … [Read more...] about Accommodating Pedestrians with Visual Impairments in and Around Work Zones
Accommodating Pedestrians (including those with disabilities)
Development of Guidelines for Handling Pedestrians in Temporary Traffic Control Areas
The objective of this project is to provide the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) with improved guidelines and traffic control standard sheets regarding the handling of pedestrians in work … [Read more...] about Development of Guidelines for Handling Pedestrians in Temporary Traffic Control Areas
Navigating Work Zones: The Pedestrian Perspective
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has a mandate to accommodate pedestrians, including those with special needs, in temporary work zones. In order to help TxDOT meet this mandate, the … [Read more...] about Navigating Work Zones: The Pedestrian Perspective
Investigating Pedestrian Components in Temporary Traffic Control
The report documents the research activities completed during the two years of this research project. The objectives of this research were: - To examine how pedestrians with disabilities are being … [Read more...] about Investigating Pedestrian Components in Temporary Traffic Control
Checklist for Accommodating Pedestrians in Temporary Traffic Control Areas
The need to provide improved consistency and quality of pedestrian traffic control devices has become more important with the implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), which … [Read more...] about Checklist for Accommodating Pedestrians in Temporary Traffic Control Areas