PEDESTRIAN SAFETY STUDY

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1 PEDESTRIAN SAFETY STUDY SR 699 (BLIND PASS RD/GULF BLVD) FROM 93 RD AVENUE TO PINELLAS BAYWAY PINELLAS COUNTY SECTION NO.: MILEPOST: STUDY LIMITS Prepared For: Florida Department of Transportation District Seven FPID: July, 2008

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page EECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION EISTING CONDITIONS DATA COLLECTION... 5 Crash Data... 5 Traffic Volume Data... 5 Speed Limit Data ANALYSIS QUALATATIVE ASSESSMENT RECOMMENDATIONS APPENDICES APPENDI A PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE CROSSING DATA APPENDI B PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE COLLISION DATA APPENDI C CONCEPTUAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN APPENDI D EISTING SIGNAL TIMINGS APPENDI E SCHEMATIC STREETSCAPE PLAN

3 LIST OF FIGURES, EHIBITS, AND TABLES FIGURES Page 1. Study Location Map... 4 TABLES Page 1. Speed Limit Summary Collision Summary... 6

4 Pedestrian Safety Study - SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) from 93rd Avenue to Pinellas Bayway EECUTIVE SUMMARY A Pedestrian Safety Study was conducted by HNTB for the segment of SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) from 93 rd Avenue to Pinellas Bayway in Pinellas County, Florida. The purpose of this study is to determine if any improvement or combination of improvements would effectively improve pedestrian safety along this segment. Specific consideration is given to median installations and signalized intersection improvements. Data collected to assist in the development of the study and recommendations include: Pedestrian and bicycle crash reports from January 2002 through December 200 provided by the FDOT District Seven Safety Office. Pedestrian crash data from January 2005 through December 2006 provided by the Pinellas County MPO. Pedestrian and bicycle crossing data during an average Saturday. Vehicle count data from count stations located in the vicinity of the study limits. Speed limit data within the study limits Field observations of the corridor s operation and conditions during an average weekday. This segment of SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) is classified as an Urban Minor Arterial. Currently, most of the segment consists of five lanes with a center two-way left-turn lane. The crash data indicates that there have been a number of crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists attempting to cross SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) at the unsignalized intersections and driveways within this five lane section. Based upon the analyses and engineering judgment, it is recommended that pedestrian refuge islands be installed along SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) at strategic locations. Also recommended are modifications to existing pedestrian facilities at the signalized intersections. The proposed changes to SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) are expected to improve pedestrian safety along SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd). In addition, the comments and recommendations from the January 1, 2008 St. Pete Beach Pedestrian Safety Field Review were taken into consideration. The recommendations are shown in the conceptual diagram in Appendix C of this report. The following sections of this report describe the Existing Conditions along the arterial, discuss the Data Collection for this study, document the Analyses conducted, and discuss the conclusions reached and Recommendations developed as a result of the study. HNTB Corporation 1

5 Pedestrian Safety Study - SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) from 93rd Avenue to Pinellas Bayway 1. INTRODUCTION The Florida Department of Transportation - District Seven has retained HNTB Corporation as part of a District- Wide Traffic Studies Project to perform a Pedestrian Safety Study for the segment of SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) from 93 rd Avenue to Pinellas Bayway in Pinellas County, Florida. The analysis methods used in conducting this study are consistent with those set forth in the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA's) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), the Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT's) Manual on Uniform Traffic Studies (MUTS), Design Standards, Strategic Highway Safety Plan, Traffic Engineering Manual (TEM), and Access Management Standards Rule HNTB Corporation 2

6 Pedestrian Safety Study - SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) from 93rd Avenue to Pinellas Bayway 2. EISTING CONDITIONS Within the study area, SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) is a five-lane minor arterial with a center two-way leftturn lane. The northern endpoint of the study segment, 93 rd Avenue, is an unsignalized intersection. The southern endpoint, Pinellas Bayway, is a signalized intersection. The length of this segment is approximately 3.5 miles and there are several other signalized intersections within the study limits. SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) from 93 rd Avenue to Pinellas Bayway Figure 1 shows the study segment location in relation to the adjacent roadway system. Land uses along this area of SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) consist of a mix of residential and commercial developments. The majority of the cross streets and side streets intersecting SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) within the study limits provide access to residential communities. The posted speed limit on SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) within the study limits varies from 30 mph to 35 mph. Speed limit data is presented in more detail in Table 1. There are sidewalks along both sides of SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) within the study limits. There are pedestrian features for pedestrians crossing SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) and the cross street at all of the signalized intersections within the study limits. There is highway lighting provided along both sides of SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) within the study limits. HNTB Corporation 3

7 Pedestrian Safety Study - SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) from 93rd Avenue to Pinellas Bayway STUDY LIMITS FIGURE 1 - STUDY LOCATION MAP HNTB Corporation 4

8 Pedestrian Safety Study - SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) from 93rd Avenue to Pinellas Bayway 3. DATA COLLECTION This section of the report presents the data that was obtained for this study. For the purposes of this study, it was determined that the following information would be required: Pedestrian and bicycle crash reports from January 2002 through December 200 provided by the FDOT District Seven Safety Office. Pedestrian crash data from January 2005 through December 2006 provided by the Pinellas County MPO. Pedestrian and bicycle crossing data during an average Saturday. Vehicle count data from count stations located in the vicinity of the study limits. Speed limit data within the study limits Field observations of the corridor s operation and conditions during an average weekday. Crash Data Long form crash reports were provided by the District Seven Safety Office for pedestrian and bicycle related crashes for the 2-month period extending between January 2002 and December 200. This data was supplemented by pedestrian crash data from the Pinellas County MPO for the period between January 2005 and December Collision summaries for the 2-month period are presented in Table 2; collision summary sheets and diagrams are included in Appendix B of this report. Areas of concern are discussed in the Analysis section of this report. Traffic Volume Data Traffic volume data on SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) was obtained from the Department s Florida Traffic Information 2006 publication. This information contains recent and historical count data at all of the Department s count stations throughout the state. Within the study limits, four count stations were identified. North of 8 th Avenue on Blind Pass Road the counts indicate the 2006 AADT was 2,000, including a 3.8% truck factor. Near the intersection of Blind Pass Road and 5 th Avenue the counts indicate the 2006 AADT was 31,000, including a 3.38% truck factor. South of Blind Pass Road/68 th Avenue the counts indicate the 2006 AADT was 2,500, including a 4.52% truck factor. North of Pinellas Bayway the counts indicate the 2006 AADT was 25,500, including a 4.82% truck factor. Speed Limit Data The posted speed limit within the study segment varies from 30 mph to 35 mph along the corridor. The posted speed limits for each section within the study area are detailed in Table 1 below. Table 1 SPEED LIMIT SUMMARY SR 699 (BLIND PASS RD/GULF BLVD) FROM 93 RD AVENUE TO PINELLAS BAYWAY SECTION 15100, M.P Posted Speed Limit Location (From) Location (To) 35 Pinellas Bayway South of 5 th Avenue 30 South of 5 th Avenue th Avenue 35 th Avenue 93 rd Avenue HNTB Corporation 5

9 Pedestrian Safety Study - SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) from 93rd Avenue to Pinellas Bayway 4. ANALYSIS Collision Analysis Long form crash reports were provided by the District Seven Safety Office for pedestrian and bicycle related crashes for the 2-month period extending between January 2002 and December 200. This data was supplemented by pedestrian crash data from the Pinellas County MPO for the period between January 2005 and December The collision data is summarized in Table 2 and the collision diagrams and collision summary sheets are included in Appendix B of this report. According to the collision data, there have been 42 pedestrian and bicycle collisions reported within the study limits during this time period. During the 2-month study period, 26 of the crashes (62%) were pedestrian collisions and 15 (36%) were bicycle collisions. Also, 32 (6%) of the crashes resulted in injuries and (1%) of the crashes resulted in fatalities. Seven (1%) of the crashes were alcohol related. Seventeen (40%) of the crashes occurred at signalized intersections, with 25 (60%) occurring near unsignalized intersections or midblock. Nine of the crashes involved a pedestrian or bicycle crossing a side street and an approaching vehicle traveling on the side street. A majority (13 crashes, 8%) of the bicycle crashes involved bicyclists traveling along Blind Pass Road/Gulf Boulevard, not attempting to cross the roadway. Table 2 COLLISION SUMMARY SR 699 (BLIND PASS RD/GULF BLVD) FROM 93 RD AVENUE TO PINELLAS BAYWAY SECTION 15100, M.P JANUARY DECEMBER 200 (2 MONTHS OF DATA) COLLISION TYPE TOTAL Pedestrian Bicycle Pedestrian & Bicycle Total Fatal Injury Property Damage Only Day Night Wet Dry AM Peak ( AM - 9 AM) Midday Peak (11 AM - 1 PM) PM Peak (4 PM - 6 PM) Alcohol Involved HNTB Corporation 6

10 Pedestrian Safety Study - SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) from 93rd Avenue to Pinellas Bayway 5. QUALITATIVE ASSESSMENT Qualified Engineers observed the segment of SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) from 93 rd Avenue to Pinellas Bayway during a typical weekday to assess existing operating conditions. Field reviews were completed for the purpose of this study, with the primary intention of observing the operating characteristics and roadway features to assist with the development of improvements. The comments and recommendations from the St. Pete Beach Pedestrian Safety Field Review were also reviewed at this time. The results of these observations are highlighted below: General There is highway lighting along both sides of SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) within the study limits. There are sidewalks present along both sides of SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd). There are no detectable truncated domes on most of the sidewalk ramps within the study area. There are several unused driveway curb cuts in the sidewalk along SR 699. Several tripping hazards were observed within the sidewalk along both sides of SR 699 within the study limits. SR 699 (Blind Pass Road) at 93 rd Avenue Intersection is located on a horizontal curve of S.R. 699 (Blind Pass Road). Southbound vehicles are coming down off a bridge as they enter the horizontal curve. There are sidewalks along both sides of S.R. 699 in this area. There is a pedestrian warning sign posted just north of the intersection. There is a park located on the west side of S.R. 699 (Blind Pass Road) within the horizontal curve. There are painted northbound and southbound left turn lanes and a painted median in this area. The crash data found no pedestrian or bicycle related crashes in the vicinity since The data collection activities and observations found very little pedestrian crossing activity in the area. A pedestrian crosswalk is not warranted. This is not a desirable location for a crosswalk or other pedestrian crossing facility due to the horizontal curve and the sight distance limitations. Pedestrian activity in this area is very low. Pedestrian crossing activity should not be encouraged within the area of the horizontal curve. Adding a concrete separator and raised island for the northbound left turn lane could be considered in this area to aid any pedestrians crossing here. SR 699 (Blind Pass Road) from 93 rd Avenue to 5 th Avenue There is little pedestrian activity scattered throughout this segment with no concentrations at any single area. Nine pedestrian or bicycle crashes were reported during the study period within this area. There are ten existing landscaped islands with painted left turn lanes within this segment. The islands do not have curb cuts for pedestrians; however, pedestrians still stand at either end of them, effectively using them for protection. There are three existing crosswalks, two with pedestrian-activated flashing beacons and one with a full pedestrian signal within this segment. There was very little pedestrian activity observed during the data collection activities and observations periods. There are existing medians and pedestrian crosswalks along the segment that provide effective crossing area for pedestrians. SR 699 (Blind Pass Road) at th Avenue There is a high emphasis crosswalk with pedestrian signage and pedestrian activated flashers on the north approach of this intersection. A refuge island at this location would eliminate the southbound left turn lane resulting in drivers making a southbound left turn from the southbound through lane. HNTB Corporation

11 Pedestrian Safety Study - SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) from 93rd Avenue to Pinellas Bayway A refuge island will cause operational problems resulting in decreased safety at the intersection A raised concrete northbound left turn lane that includes extending the concrete separator to the current concrete separator just south of th Avenue would provide some refuge for pedestrians and improved organization and control of traffic flow in this section. Low volumes of pedestrian crossings were observed at this intersection. One fatal pedestrian crash was reported during the study period just north of this intersection. Relocating the crosswalk to the south approach of the intersection in front of the Sweet Bay should be considered due to the bus stop pedestrian generator located here. SR 699 (Blind Pass Road) at 5 th Avenue (Signalized) This intersection has standard crosswalks and pedestrian countdown signals across all four approaches. The pedestrian signal signs are not countdown. The signal provides approximately seconds of Walk time and 15 seconds of flashing Don t Walk time to cross the east and west sides of the intersection. It is recommended the flashing Don t Walk time Ped Flasher at th Avenue be increased to 2 seconds based on the new MUTCD standards. The signal provides approximately 25 seconds of Walk time and 1 seconds of flashing Don t Walk time to cross the north side of the intersection. The minimum Walk time is seconds. It is recommended the flashing Don t Walk time be increased to 2 seconds based on the new MUTCD standards. The signal provides approximately 33 seconds of Walk time and 1 seconds of flashing Don t Walk time to cross the south side of the intersection. The minimum Walk time is seconds. This is adequate time for a pedestrian to cross the approach. One pedestrian crash was reported during the study period at this intersection. Consider installing high emphasis crosswalks at this intersection. SR 699 (Gulf Boulevard) at 5 th Avenue (Signalized) This intersection has standard crosswalks and pedestrian countdown signals across all four approaches. The pedestrian signal signs are not countdown. The signal provides approximately seconds of Walk time and 11 seconds of flashing Don t Walk time to cross the east and west sides of the intersection. It is recommended the flashing Don t Walk time be increased to 21 seconds based on the new MUTCD standards. The signal provides approximately 25 seconds of Walk time and 10 seconds of flashing Don t Walk time to cross the north side of the intersection. The minimum Walk time is set at seconds. It is recommended the flashing Don t Walk time be increased to 14 seconds based on the new MUTCD standards. The signal provides approximately seconds of Walk time and 1 seconds of flashing Don t Walk time to cross the south side of the intersection. It is recommended the flashing Don t Walk time be increased to 21 seconds based on the new MUTCD standards. The countdown feature on the pedestrian signal to cross the west side of the intersection is not functioning. No pedestrian or bicycle crashes were reported during the study period at this intersection. Consider installing high emphasis crosswalks at this intersection. SR 699 (Gulf Boulevard) at Corey Avenue (Signalized) This intersection has standard crosswalks and pedestrian countdown signals across all four approaches. The pedestrian signal signs are not countdown. The signal provides approximately 16 seconds of flashing Don t Walk time to cross the east and west sides of the intersection. The Walk time is dictated by the green time allotted to Gulf Boulevard. The minimum Walk time is set at seconds. It is recommended the flashing Don t Walk time be increased to 19 seconds based on the new MUTCD standards. HNTB Corporation 8

12 Pedestrian Safety Study - SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) from 93rd Avenue to Pinellas Bayway The signal provides approximately seconds of Walk time and 16 seconds of flashing Don t Walk time to cross the north and south sides of the intersection. It is recommended the flashing Don t Walk time be increased to 21 seconds based on the new MUTCD standards. Three pedestrian and bicycle crashes were reported during the study period at this intersection. SR 699 (Gulf Boulevard) from Corey Avenue to Blind Pass Road/68 th Avenue There is scattered pedestrian activity in this area. The intersection of 2 nd Avenue has poor sight distance for westbound vehicles stopped at the intersection. The business on the southeast corner is located close to the roadway and blocks view of oncoming vehicles. No pedestrian or bicycle crashes were reported during the study period within this area. Consider installing four raised median islands within the two way left turn lane from 3 rd Avenue to 69 th Avenue. See Appendix C for Conceptual Diagram. SR 699 (Gulf Boulevard) at Blind Pass Road/68 th Avenue (Signalized) This intersection has standard crosswalks and pedestrian countdown signals across all four approaches. The pedestrian signal signs are not countdown. It was observed that the signal provides approximately seconds of Walk time and 8 seconds of flashing Don t Walk time to cross the north and south sides of the intersection. However, the controller is programmed for 16 to 18 seconds of flashing Don t Walk. It is recommended the flashing Don t Walk time be increased to 22 seconds based on the new MUTCD standards. The signal provides approximately seconds of Walk time and 22 seconds of flashing Don t Walk time to cross the east and west sides of the intersection. This phase is on pedestrian recall. It is recommended the flashing Don t Walk time be increased to 28 seconds based on the new MUTCD standards. Consider installing high emphasis crosswalks at this intersection. No pedestrian or bicycle crashes were reported during the study period at this intersection. SR 699 (Gulf Boulevard) from Blind Pass Road/68 th Avenue to Gulf Winds Drive There is a significant amount of scattered pedestrian activity in this area with a concentration in the area of the Beach Resort Hotel and Eleven. Ten pedestrian and bicycle crashes were reported during the study period within this area. The cross streets in this area are well connected east and west of Gulf Boulevard. Gulf Boulevard from 6 th Avenue to 64 th Avenue may be a desirable location to add three raised median islands within the two way left turn lane due to the pedestrian activity and crash history. See Appendix C for Conceptual Diagram. Consider installing a raised pedestrian refuge island with crosswalk, signing, and a pedestrian cutthrough north of the -Eleven driveway due to the pedestrian activity and crash history in this area. SR 699 (Gulf Boulevard) at Gulf Winds Drive (Signalized) This intersection has standard crosswalks across the north and east sides of the intersection. There are pedestrian countdown signals across the north, east and west sides of the intersection. The pedestrian signal signs are not countdown. The signal provides approximately seconds of Walk time and 15 seconds of flashing Don t Walk time to cross the north side of the intersection. It is recommended the flashing Don t Walk time be increased to 20 seconds based on the new MUTCD standards. The signal provides approximately 10 seconds of flashing Don t Walk time to cross the east and west sides of the intersection. The Walk time is dictated by the green time allotted to Gulf Boulevard. The minimum Walk time is set at seconds. It is recommended the flashing Don t Walk time be increased to 35 seconds based on the new MUTCD standards, or a separate detector should be placed within the raised island. There is a high concentration of pedestrian crossing activity at this intersection. Four pedestrian and bicycle crashes were reported during the study period at this intersection. Consider adding a crosswalk and pedestrian signals across the south side of the intersection. HNTB Corporation 9

13 Pedestrian Safety Study - SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) from 93rd Avenue to Pinellas Bayway Add crosswalk striping across the west side of the intersection. Consider installing high emphasis crosswalks at this intersection. SR 699 (Gulf Boulevard) from Gulf Winds Drive to 55 th Avenue There is scattered pedestrian activity in this area with concentrations located in the area of the signals. Two pedestrian and bicycle crashes were reported during the study period within this area. There are two existing raised landscaped islands within this segment. The remainder of the segment has a high concentration of driveways close together with many conflicting turning movements; and therefore, is not a desirable location for pedestrian crossings. SR 699 (Gulf Boulevard) at 55 th Avenue (Signalized) Existing Landscaped Median This intersection has standard crosswalks and pedestrian countdown signals across the north, south and east sides of the intersection. The pedestrian signal signs are not countdown. The pedestrian detector in the northeast corner to cross 55 th Avenue is located on a different pole than the pedestrian signal head. The signal provides approximately 9 seconds of Walk time and 15 seconds of flashing Don t Walk time to cross the north and south sides of the intersection. It is recommended the flashing Don t Walk time be increased to 20 seconds based on the new MUTCD standards. The signal provides approximately 9 seconds of Walk time and 12 seconds of flashing Don t Walk time to cross the east side of the intersection. The minimum Walk time is set at 6 seconds. It is recommended the flashing Don t Walk time be increased to 16 seconds based on the new MUTCD standards. There is a concentration of pedestrian crossing activity at this Pedestrian Signal Sign intersection. One bicycle crash was reported during the study period at this intersection. There is a trolley/bus stop at this intersection. Consider adding a crosswalk and pedestrian signals across the west side of the intersection. Consider installing high emphasis crosswalks at this intersection. SR 699 (Gulf Boulevard) from 55 th Avenue to St Pete Beach Access/Dolphin Village Entrance There is scattered pedestrian activity in this area with concentrations located in the area of the signals. One pedestrian crash was reported during the study period within this area. There are two existing raised median islands within this segment. Existing Landscaped Median HNTB Corporation 10

14 Pedestrian Safety Study - SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) from 93rd Avenue to Pinellas Bayway SR 699 (Gulf Boulevard) at St Pete Beach Access/Dolphin Village Entrance (Signalized) This intersection has pedestrian countdown signals across all four approaches. There are standard crosswalks across the north and south approaches. No crosswalks are present on the east and west approaches. The pedestrian signal signs are not countdown. The signal provides approximately seconds of Walk time and 15 seconds of flashing Don t Walk time to cross the north and south sides of the intersection. This phase is pedestrian activated. It is recommended the flashing Don t Walk time be increased to 20 seconds based on the new MUTCD standards. The signal provides approximately 44 seconds of Walk time and 11 seconds of flashing Don t Walk time to cross the east and west sides of the intersection. The Walk time is dictated by the green time allotted to Gulf Boulevard. This phase is on pedestrian recall. The minimum Walk time is set at seconds. It is recommended the flashing Don t Walk time be increased to 15 seconds based on the new MUTCD standards. There is a concentration of pedestrian crossing activity at this intersection. No pedestrian or bicycle crashes were reported during the study period at this intersection. Consider installing high emphasis crosswalks at this intersection. SR 699 (Gulf Boulevard) from St Pete Beach Access/Dolphin Village Entrance to 44 th Avenue There is scattered pedestrian activity in this area with concentrations located in the area of the signals. Three pedestrian and bicycle crashes were reported during the study period within this area. There is one existing landscaped median island within this segment. The existing median island located near the Lido Park entrance near 46 th Avenue has vegetation that does not leave space for pedestrians to utilize it for refuge; however, pedestrians were observed standing on either end effectively utilizing it for protection. There are trolley/bus stops located on both sides of the existing median island on Gulf Boulevard. There is one public beach access point at the existing median island and one to the north of the median island on Gulf Boulevard. Pedestrians Crossing Gulf Boulevard SR 699 (Gulf Boulevard) at 44 th Avenue (Signalized) This intersection has standard crosswalks and pedestrian countdown signals across the east and north sides of the intersection. The pedestrian signal signs are not countdown. The signal provides approximately seconds of Walk time and 1 seconds of flashing Don t Walk time to cross the north side of the intersection. This phase is pedestrian activated. It is recommended the flashing Don t Walk time be increased to 20 seconds based on the new MUTCD standards. The signal provides approximately 44 seconds of Walk time and 10 seconds of flashing Don t Walk time to cross the east side of the intersection. This phase is on pedestrian recall. The minimum Walk time allowed is seconds. It is recommended the flashing Don t Walk time be increased to 12 seconds based on the new MUTCD standards. There is a high concentration of pedestrian crossing activity at this intersection. Ped Crossing on North Approach HNTB Corporation 11

15 Pedestrian Safety Study - SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) from 93rd Avenue to Pinellas Bayway Five pedestrian and bicycle crashes were reported during the study period at this intersection. Consider installing a crosswalk and pedestrian features across the south side of the intersection. Consider installing high emphasis crosswalks at this intersection. SR 699 (Gulf Boulevard) from 44 th Avenue to Pinellas Bayway There is pedestrian activity concentrated in the area of the signals and Beach House Suites by the Don Cesar and Undertow Beach Bar. There are trolley/bus stops on both sides of Gulf Boulevard in front of Beach House Suites by the Don Cesar. No pedestrian or bicycle crashes were reported during the study period within this area. There are two existing landscaped median islands within this segment. Consider installing a median with pedestrian cut-through and crosswalk near the Beach House Suites by the Don Cesar and Undertow Beach Bar. The high concentration of pedestrians, the trolley/bus stops, and the driveway spacing make this area a good location for pedestrian facilities. Install pedestrian lighting and signing with high reflective paint on the median noses. See Appendix C for Conceptual Diagram. Consider the installation of raised medians with painted left turn lanes on either side of 3 th Avenue. There is a public beach access point at this location. The median could serve as a pedestrian refuge for any that may cross here to access the beach. SR 699 (Gulf Boulevard) at Pinellas Bayway (Signalized) This intersection has pedestrian countdown signals across the north, south and west sides of the intersection. There is a standard crosswalk across the north side of the intersection and a high emphasis crosswalk across the south side of the intersection. There is no crosswalk on the west side of the intersection. The pedestrian signal signs are not countdown. The pedestrian detector in the northeast corner is not ADA accessible. The pedestrian detector and sign in the northwest corner to cross the west approach is not ADA accessible, the detector is old and the sign is not legible. Pedestrian Crossing on North Approach The pedestrian detector and signal in the southwest corner to cross the west approach is too far from the crossing and is not ADA accessible. There is a No Right Turn on Red blank out sign that activates for westbound right turning vehicles when the pedestrian pushbutton is activated for crossing the north approach. The signal provides approximately seconds of Walk time and 23 seconds of flashing Don t Walk time to cross the north and south sides of the intersection. This is adequate time for a pedestrian to cross the approach. The signal provides approximately seconds of Walk time and 28 seconds of flashing Don t Walk time to cross the west side of the intersection. This is adequate time for a pedestrian to cross the approach. There is a concentration of pedestrian crossing activity at this intersection. Three pedestrian crashes were reported during the study period at this intersection. Consider installing high emphasis crosswalks at this intersection. Add a crosswalk across the west side of the intersection. Consider installing a raised island in the northeast corner of the intersection to serve as a refuge for pedestrians crossing the north side of the intersection. HNTB Corporation 12

16 Pedestrian Safety Study - SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) from 93rd Avenue to Pinellas Bayway 6. RECOMMENDATIONS Based on the results of the data collection activities, qualitative assessment, collision analysis, field observations, and engineering judgment, the following recommendations were developed: 1. Install ADA compliant detectable truncated domes on the sidewalk ramps within the study area. 2. Remove the unused driveway curb cuts in the sidewalk along SR Repair the sidewalk and remove the tripping hazards in the sidewalk along both sides of SR 699 within the study limits. 4. Change pedestrian signal signs to countdown type (FTP 68B 06) for all approaches at the signalized intersections within the study limits. 5. Retime the pedestrian Don t Walk phases at the signalized intersections to give additional clearance time using the new MUTCD requirements. 6. Consider installing a raised concrete separator with a northbound left turn lane at 93 rd Avenue as shown in Appendix C, Sheet 1.. Consider installing a raised concrete separator with a northbound left turn lane at th Avenue as shown in Appendix C, Sheet Consider relocating the crosswalk, pedestrian signs, and flashers from north of th Avenue to south of th Avenue in front of Sweet Bay near the bus stop as shown in Appendix C, Sheet Install raised median islands on Gulf Boulevard from 3 rd Avenue to 69 th Avenue as shown in Appendix C, Sheet Install raised median islands on Gulf Boulevard from 6 th Avenue to 64 th Avenue as shown in Appendix C, Sheets 2 and Install a raised median with pedestrian cut-through and crosswalk on Gulf Boulevard on the north side of the -Eleven. Install pedestrian lighting, signing, and high reflective paint on the median noses. See Appendix C, Sheet 3 for Conceptual Diagram. 12. Install high emphasis crosswalks at all signalized locations. 13. Add a crosswalk and pedestrian signals across the south side and crosswalk striping across the west side of the intersection at Gulf Winds Drive. 14. Relocate the pedestrian detector in the northeast corner to cross 55 th Avenue to be located on the same pole as the pedestrian signal head. 15. Add a crosswalk and pedestrian signals across the west side of the intersection at 55 th Avenue. 16. Install crosswalks on the east and west approaches at St Pete Beach Access/Dolphin Village Entrance. 1. Install a crosswalk and pedestrian features across the south side of the intersection at 44 th Avenue. 18. Install a raised median with pedestrian cut-through and crosswalk near the Beach House Suites by the Don Cesar and Undertow Beach Bar. Install pedestrian lighting, signing, and high reflective paint on the median noses. See Appendix C for Conceptual Diagram. 19. Consider installing raised medians with painted left turn lanes on both sides of 3 th Avenue as shown in Appendix C, Sheet Relocate the pedestrian detectors in the northeast and southwest corners to be ADA accessible at Pinellas Bayway. 21. Replace and relocate the pedestrian detector and sign in the northwest corner to be ADA accessible at Pinellas Bayway. 22. Add a crosswalk across the west side of the intersection at Pinellas Bayway. 23. Install a raised island in the northeast corner of the intersection to serve as a refuge for pedestrians crossing the north side of the intersection at Pinellas Bayway. These improvements are illustrated in the Conceptual Drawings in Appendix C. HNTB Corporation 13

17 Pedestrian Safety Study - SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) from 93rd Avenue to Pinellas Bayway APPENDICES HNTB Corporation 14

18 Pedestrian Safety Study - SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) from 93rd Avenue to Pinellas Bayway APPENDI A PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE CROSSING DATA HNTB Corporation

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24 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COLLISION SUMMARY Section: State Route: Gulf Boulevard (SR 699) Location: From Pinellas Bayway to 93rd Avenue M.P.: to Engineer: HNTB Study Period: 1/1/2002 TO 12/31/2002 County: Pinellas Prop. Day/ Wet/ Contributing No. Date Day Time Type Fatal Injury Damage Night Dry Cause 1 1/28/2002 Mon. 16:31 Collision w/ Ped x Day Dry 2 3/26/2002 Tue. 1:03 Collision w/ Bike x Day Dry 3 3/31/2002 Sun. 8:45 Collision w/ Bike x Day Dry 4 4/20/2002 Sat. 20:00 Collision w/ Bike x Night Dry 5 5/10/2002 Fri. 8:40 Collision w/ Ped x Day Dry 6 5/31/2002 Fri. 13:16 Collision w/ Ped x Day Dry 11/4/2002 Mon. 18:48 Collision w/ Ped x Night Dry 8 11/28/2002 Thu. :00 Collision w/ Bike x Day Dry 9 12/1/2002 Tue. 16:00 Collision w/ Bike x Day Dry Disregarded Traffic Control FTYRW Careless Driving Other Other Other Other Careless Driving Careless Driving Total Property Left Right Rear Side No. Fatal Injury Damage Angle Turn Turn End Swipe % One Ped/ Excessive Failure to Vehicle Bike Day Night Wet Dry Speed Yield R/W DUI

25 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COLLISION SUMMARY Section: State Route: Gulf Boulevard (SR 699) Location: From Pinellas Bayway to 93rd Avenue M.P.: to Engineer: HNTB Study Period: 1/1/2003 TO 12/31/2003 County: Pinellas Prop. Day/ Wet/ Contributing No. Date Day Time Type Fatal Injury Damage Night Dry Cause 1 1/15/2003 Wed. 15:15 Collision w/ Bike x Day Dry 2 3/5/2003 Wed. 19:1 Collision w/ Bike x Night Dry 3 3/20/2003 Thu. 15:18 Collision w/ Bike x Day Dry 4 3/21/2003 Fri. 23:10 Collision w/ Bike x Night Dry Careless Driving/DUI No Improper Driving Careless Driving DUI Total Property Left Right Rear Side No. Fatal Injury Damage Angle Turn Turn End Swipe % One Ped/ Excessive Failure to Vehicle Bike Day Night Wet Dry Speed Yield R/W DUI

26 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COLLISION SUMMARY Section: State Route: Gulf Boulevard (SR 699) Location: From Pinellas Bayway to 93rd Avenue M.P.: to Engineer: HNTB Study Period: 1/1/2004 TO 12/31/2004 County: Pinellas Prop. Day/ Wet/ Contributing No. Date Day Time Type Fatal Injury Damage Night Dry Cause 1 3/30/2004 Tue. 21:23 Collision w/ Ped x Night Dry 2 8/5/2004 Thu. 8:18 Collision w/ Bike x Day Wet 3 8/25/2004 Wed. 6:3 Collision w/ Bike x Night Dry 4 11/23/2004 Tue. 18:21 Collision w/ Ped x Night Dry FTYRW FTYRW DUI FTYRW Total Property Left Right Rear Side No. Fatal Injury Damage Angle Turn Turn End Swipe % One Ped/ Excessive Failure to Vehicle Bike Day Night Wet Dry Speed Yield R/W DUI

27 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COLLISION SUMMARY Section: State Route: Gulf Boulevard (SR 699) Location: From Pinellas Bayway to 93rd Avenue M.P.: to Engineer: HNTB Study Period: 1/1/2005 TO 12/31/2005 County: Pinellas Prop. Day/ Wet/ Contributing No. Date Day Time Type Fatal Injury Damage Night Dry Cause 1 1/19/2005 Wed. 16:2 Collision w/ Ped x Day Dry 2 2/19/2005 Sat. 20:16 Collision w/ Ped x Night Dry 3 4/1/2005 Sun. 23:05 Collision w/ Ped x Night Dry 4 5/22/2005 Tue. 18:44 Collision w/ Ped x Day Dry 5 6//2005 Thu. 12:05 Collision w/ Bike x Day Dry 6 //2005 Tue. :4 Collision w/ Ped x Day Dry /12/2005 Fri. 10:15 Collision w/ Ped x Day Dry 8 /29/2005 Wed. 0:15 Collision w/ Ped x Night Dry 9 10/19/2005 Sun. 8:00 Collision w/ Bike x Day Dry 10 11/6/2005 Sat. 9:09 Collision w/ Ped x Day Dry FTYRW Other FTYRW Other FTYRW FTYRW Other DUI Driving Wrong Side/Way FTYRW Total Property Left Right Rear Side No. Fatal Injury Damage Angle Turn Turn End Swipe % One Ped/ Excessive Failure to Vehicle Bike Day Night Wet Dry Speed Yield R/W DUI

28 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COLLISION SUMMARY Section: State Route: Gulf Boulevard (SR 699) Location: From Pinellas Bayway to 93rd Avenue M.P.: to Engineer: HNTB Study Period: 1/1/2006 TO 12/31/2006 County: Pinellas Prop. Day/ Wet/ Contributing No. Date Day Time Type Fatal Injury Damage Night Dry Cause 1 4/26/2006 Wed. 18:23 Collision w/ Ped x Day Dry 2 5/26/2006 Fri. 11:52 Collision w/ Ped x Day Dry 3 /4/2006 Tue. 14:24 Collision w/ Ped x Day Dry 4 10/21/2006 Sat. 9:45 Collision w/ Ped x Day Dry 5 11/6/2006 Mon. 9:09 Collision w/ Ped x Day Dry 6 11/22/2006 Wed. 1:53 Collision w/ Ped x Night Dry 12/31/2006 Sun. 18:38 Collision w/ Ped x Night Dry Other/Alcohol Involved Disregarded Traffic Signal Careless Driving Careless Driving FTYRW Careless Driving/DUI Careless Driving Total Property Left Right Rear Side No. Fatal Injury Damage Angle Turn Turn End Swipe % One Ped/ Excessive Failure to Vehicle Bike Day Night Wet Dry Speed Yield R/W DUI

29 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COLLISION SUMMARY Section: State Route: Gulf Boulevard (SR 699) Location: From Pinellas Bayway to 93rd Avenue M.P.: to Engineer: HNTB Study Period: 1/1/200 TO 12/31/200 County: Pinellas Prop. Day/ Wet/ Contributing No. Date Day Time Type Fatal Injury Damage Night Dry Cause 1 2/8/200 Thu. 8:49 Collision w/ Ped x Day Dry 2 2/20/200 Tue. 9:30 Collision w/ Ped x Day Dry 3 3/24/200 Sat. 20:40 Collision w/ Ped x Night Dry 4 4/10/200 Tue. 10:34 Collision w/ Ped x Day Wet 5 4/29/200 Sun. 14:39 Collision w/ Bike x Day Dry 6 6/14/200 Thu. 22:03 Collision w/ Bike x Night Dry 10/19/200 Fri. 20:08 Collision w/ Ped x Night Dry 8 11/29/200 Thu. 15:23 Bicycle Hit Ped x Day Dry FTYRW Other No Improper Driving FTYRW Careless Driving Improper Lane Change Alcohol - Under Influence Careless Driving Total Property Left Right Rear Side No. Fatal Injury Damage Angle Turn Turn End Swipe % One Ped/ Excessive Failure to Vehicle Bike Day Night Wet Dry Speed Yield R/W DUI

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40 Pedestrian Safety Study - SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd/Gulf Blvd) from 93rd Avenue to Pinellas Bayway APPENDI D EISTING SIGNAL TIMINGS HNTB Corporation

41 SIGNAL TIMING SHEET Pinellas County Traffic Engineering Signal No : 93 Location : 5TH AVENUE N. & BLIND PASS ROAD Jurisdiction : STATE/ST PETE BEACH Section # Address# 45 2 Controller Make Model Type Operation PEEK 3000 E 8 PHASE 6 PHASE/SEMI Ph1 5TH AVE EB LT R Ph5 5TH AVE. WB LT R Ph2 5TH AVE WB Ph6 5TH AVE EB Ph3 Ph Ph4 BLIND PASS RD NB LAG R Ph8 BLIND PASS RD. SB LEAD R Timing & Phasing Phase Min. Green Extension Yellow CL Red CL Max Max 2 Max 3 Walk FDW Min Recall Max Recall Ped Recall Non Lock CNA1 CNA2 Phase Omit Ped Omit Flash Y R Y R Delay Det. Dipswitches TBC PREEMPT ON Additional Sheets => YES NO Comments SEE SEPARATE PROGRAMMING SHEET Last Timing Change: 11/29/2006 Database Revised 12/04/2006 Control Center Use Only

42 SIGNAL TIMING SHEET Pinellas County Traffic Engineering Signal No : 94 Location : 5TH ST & GULF BLVD Jurisdiction : STATE/ST PETE BEACH Section # Address# 45 3 Controller Make Model Type Operation TRANSYT PHASE 5 PHASE/FULL Ph1 GULF BLVD. NB Ph5 5TH AVE. EB Ph2 5TH ST. WB Ph6 Ph3 GULF BLVD. SB LT P/P Ph Ph4 GULF BLVD. SB Ph8 Timing & Phasing Phase Min. Green 10 Extension Yellow CL Red CL Max Max 2 Max 3 Walk FDW Min Recall Max Recall Ped Recall Non Lock CNA1 CNA2 Phase Omit Ped Omit Flash R R R R Delay Det. Dipswitches TBC PREEMPT ON Additional Sheets => YES NO Comments OLA=1&2 (NBRT) OLB=3&4 (SB THRU) PED OL 2-2, 3-3, 4-3 & 4, 5-5 Last Timing Change: 01/30/200 Database Revised 02/02/200 Control Center Use Only

43 SIGNAL TIMING SHEET Pinellas County Traffic Engineering Signal No : 9 Location : GULF BLVD & COREY AVE Jurisdiction : STATE/ST PETE BEACH Section # Address# 45 6 Controller Make Model Type Operation TRANSYT 1880 EL 8 PHASE 4 PHASE/SEMI Ph1 Ph5 Ph2 GULF BLVD. SB Ph6 GULF BLVD. NB Ph3 Ph Ph4 COREY AVE. WB Ph8 COREY AVE. EB Timing & Phasing Phase Min. Green Extension Yellow CL Red CL Max Max 2 Max 3 Walk FDW Min Recall Max Recall Ped Recall Non Lock CNA1 CNA2 Phase Omit Ped Omit Flash Y R Y R Delay Det. Dipswitches TBC PREEMPT ON Additional Sheets => YES YES Comments PREEMPT ACTIVATED BY FIRE STATION AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH SIGNAL AT GULF & 3RD. Last Timing Change: 12/0/2000 Database Revised 02/18/2003 Control Center Use Only

44 SIGNAL TIMING SHEET Pinellas County Traffic Engineering Signal No : 980 Location : GULF BLVD & BLIND PASS Jurisdiction : STATE/ST PETE BEACH Section # Address# 46 Controller Make Model Type Operation TRANSYT 1880 EL 8 PHASE 4 PHASE/FULL Ph1 Ph5 Ph2 GULF BLVD. SB Ph6 GULF BLVD. NB Ph3 68TH AVENUE EB LEAD Ph Ph4 BLIND PASS WB LAG Ph8 Timing & Phasing Phase Min. Green Extension Yellow CL Red CL Max Max 2 Max 3 Walk FDW Min Recall Max Recall Ped Recall Non Lock CNA1 CNA2 Phase Omit Ped Omit Flash Y R R Y Delay Det. Dipswitches TBC PREEMPT ON Additional Sheets => YES NO Comments Last Timing Change: 12/0/2000 Database Revised 0/29/2003 Control Center Use Only

45 SIGNAL TIMING SHEET Pinellas County Traffic Engineering Signal No : 982 Location : GULF BLVD & GULF WINDS Jurisdiction : STATE/ST PETE BEACH Section # Address# 46 9 Controller Make Model Type Operation TRANSYT 1880 EL 8 PHASE 4 PHASE/FULL Ph1 Ph5 Ph2 GULF BLVD. SB Ph6 GULF BLVD. NB Ph3 RESORT EIT EB LEAD Ph Ph4 GULF WINDS WB LAG Ph8 Timing & Phasing Phase Min. Green Extension Yellow CL Red CL Max Max 2 Max 3 Walk FDW Min Recall Max Recall Ped Recall Non Lock CNA1 CNA2 Phase Omit Ped Omit Flash Y R R Y Delay Det. 4 Dipswitches TBC PREEMPT ON Additional Sheets => YES NO Comments Last Timing Change: 10/29/2003 Database Revised 10/29/2003 Control Center Use Only

46 SIGNAL TIMING SHEET Pinellas County Traffic Engineering Signal No : 983 Location : GULF BLVD & 55TH AVE./TRADEWINDS Jurisdiction : STATE/ST PETE BEACH Section # Address# 46 8 Controller Make Model Type Operation TRANSYT 1880 EL 8 PHASE 5 PHASE/SEMI Ph1 GULF BLVD. NB LT P/P Ph5 GULF BLVD. SB LT P/P Ph2 GULF BLVD. SB Ph6 GULF BLVD. NB Ph3 Ph Ph4 55TH AVE/TRADEWINDS RES EB/WB Ph8 Timing & Phasing Phase Min. Green Extension Yellow CL Red CL Max Max 2 Max 3 Walk FDW Min Recall Max Recall Ped Recall Non Lock CNA1 CNA2 Phase Omit Ped Omit Flash Y R Y Delay Det. Dipswitches TBC PREEMPT ON Additional Sheets => YES NO Comments FLASHES , DAY PROGRAM PHASE 2 PED TIMES FOR CNA PROGRAM ONLY Last Timing Change: 02/18/2003 Database Revised 01/16/200 Control Center Use Only

47 SIGNAL TIMING SHEET Pinellas County Traffic Engineering Signal No : 985 Location : GULF BLVD & DOLPHIN VILLAGE Jurisdiction : STATE/ST PETE BEACH Section # Address# Controller Make Model Type Operation TRANSYT 1880 EL 8 PHASE 6 PHASE/SEMI Ph1 GULF BLVD. NB LT P/P Ph5 GULF BLVD. SB LT P/P Ph2 GULF BLVD. SB Ph6 GULF BLVD. NB Ph3 Ph Ph4 DOLPHIN VILLAGE WB Ph8 PARK ENTRANCE EB Timing & Phasing Phase Min. Green Extension Yellow CL Red CL Max Max 2 Max 3 Walk FDW Min Recall Max Recall Ped Recall Non Lock CNA1 CNA2 Phase Omit Ped Omit Flash Y R Y R Delay Det. Dipswitches TBC PREEMPT ON Additional Sheets => YES NO Comments FLASH , DAYS Last Timing Change: 12/0/2000 Database Revised 08/15/2001 Control Center Use Only

48 SIGNAL TIMING SHEET Pinellas County Traffic Engineering Signal No : 986 Location : GULF BLVD & 44TH AVE Jurisdiction : STATE/ST PETE BEACH Section # Address# Controller Make Model Type Operation TRANSYT 1880 EL 8 PHASE 5 PHASE/SEMI Ph1 Ph5 GULF BLVD. SB LT P/P Ph2 GULF BLVD. SB Ph6 GULF BLVD. NB Ph3 Ph Ph4 44TH AVE. WB Ph8 44TH AVE. EB Timing & Phasing Phase Min. Green Extension Yellow CL Red CL Max Max 2 Max 3 Walk FDW Min Recall Max Recall Ped Recall Non Lock CNA1 CNA2 Phase Omit Ped Omit Flash Y R Y R Delay Det. Dipswitches TBC PREEMPT ON Additional Sheets => YES NO Comments FLASH , DAYS Last Timing Change: 12/0/2000 Database Revised 08/15/2001 Control Center Use Only

49 SIGNAL TIMING SHEET Pinellas County Traffic Engineering Signal No : 990 Location : GULF BLVD & PINELLAS BAYWAY Jurisdiction : STATE/ST PETE BEACH Section # Address# ISO Controller Make Model Type Operation TRANSYT 1880 EL 8 PHASE 4 PHASE/SEMI Ph1 GULF BLVD. SB LT R Ph5 Ph2 GULF BLVD NB & OLB NB/SB Ph6 Ph3 Ph Ph4 P4 PEDS & OLD Ph8 OLC (WB RT) & OLD Timing & Phasing Phase Min. Green Extension Yellow CL Red CL Max Max 2 Max 3 Walk FDW Min Recall Max Recall Ped Recall Non Lock CNA1 CNA2 Phase Omit Ped Omit Flash R R R Delay Det. Dipswitches TBC PREEMPT ON Additional Sheets => NO NO Comments OLB=SB,1,2,/ FL-Y, OLC=WB/RT 1,2,8/ FL-R OLD=EB/WB 4,8 PHASE 4 ACTIVATED BY PUSH BUTTON ONLY. PHASE 4 OMITS PHASE 8 Last Timing Change: 0/31/2003 Database Revised 0/31/2003 Control Center Use Only

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