2 Del. Admin. Code § 8C.13
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024
Section 8C.13 - Pedestrian and Bicycle Signals and Crossings at LRT Grade CrossingsGuidance:
01 Where LRT tracks are immediately adjacent to other tracks or a road, pedestrian signalization should be designed to avoid having pedestrians wait between sets of tracks or between the tracks and the road. If adequate space exists for a pedestrian refuge and is justified based on engineering judgment, additional pedestrian signal heads, signing, and detectors should be installed (see Section 4E.08). Standard:
02 When used at LRT crossings, pedestrian signal heads shall comply with the provisions of Section 4E.04. Guidance:
03 Flashing-light signals (see Figure 8C-4) with a Crossbuck (R15-1) sign and an audible device should be installed at pedestrian and bicycle crossings where an engineering study has determined that the sight distance is not sufficient for pedestrians and bicyclists to complete their crossing prior to the arrival of the LRT traffic at the crossing, or where LRT speeds exceed 35 mph.04 If an engineering study shows that flashing-light signals with a Crossbuck sign and an audible device would not provide sufficient notice of an approaching LRT traffic, the LOOK (R15-8) sign (see Figure 8C-4) and/or pedestrian gates should be considered (see Figures 8C-5 through 8C-7). Support:
05 A pedestrian gate is similar to an automatic gate except the gate arm is shorter.06 The swing gate alerts pedestrians to the LRT tracks that are to be crossed. Swing gates are designed to open away from the tracks, requiring users to pull the gate open to cross, but permitting a quick exit from the trackway, and to automatically close. Option:
07 Swing gates may be installed across pedestrian and bicycle walkways (see Figure 8C-8).2 Del. Admin. Code § 8C.13