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Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) Policy Review
Brief Description: This is a follow-up discussion from the August 15, 2023, Council Workshop. Staff will discuss the City's "Special Traffic Signage at Unsignalized Crossing Guidelines" document that includes use of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs).
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Legislative History
22-0077 - Pedestrian Safety around Hudson Schools Unsignalized Crosswalks; 10/25/2022
23-0077 - Effectiveness of RRFB and Update on Schools Project; 8/15/2023
Purpose & Explanation
This is a follow-up discussion from the August 15, 2023, Council Workshop. Staff will discuss the City's "Special Traffic Signage at Unsignalized Crossing Guidelines" document.
With increased pedestrian activity and the City's growing connectivity system, the City's Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) has received numerous requests to install Special Traffic Signage including LED-embedded signs, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) and other special traffic signage to increase driver and pedestrian safety at roadway intersections and pedestrian crossings on public roadways.
In 2019, the TSC drafted the "Special Traffic Signage at Unsignalized Crossing Guidelines" document. The goal of the Guideline is to provide a set of criteria, procedures, and policies to guide the installation of special signage installation and respond to citizen's concerns and requests. The document summarizes the criteria for Flashing LED signs, RRFBs and other special signs like High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk beacon (HAWK) signals.
For RRFBs, the City's policy provides guidance for the size, shape and function of the RRFB and also indicates that the signs should not be installed at unsignalized intersections where:
* The average daily traffic (ADT) is less than 1,500 vehicles per day
* The minimum pedestrian volume of 20 pedestrians per hour is met at any given time during the day.
Staff will provide a brief overview of the document, inventory of cur...
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