10.3.2.4 Signalized Intersection Warrants

Signal intersection warrants are checked per the TMUTCD. Typically, a signal warrant analysis comes after the determination that a signalized intersection is a viable alternative.
According to the TMUTCD, a signal warrant analysis is comprised of nine warrants, all of which are considered as part of the analysis. The warrants are:
  • Warrant 1, Eight-Hour Vehicular Volume;
  • Warrant 2, Four-Hour Vehicular Volume;
  • Warrant 3, Peak Hour;
  • Warrant 4, Pedestrian Volume;
  • Warrant 5, School Crossing;
  • Warrant 6, Coordinated Signal System;
  • Warrant 7, Crash Experience;
  • Warrant 8, Roadway Network; and
  • Warrant 9, Intersection Near a Grade Crossing
For detailed information about conducting a signal warrant analysis, see
Appendix K, Section 5 - TMUTCD Signal Warrant Analysis Guidelines
. Additionally, a signal warrant analysis workbook is provided in
Appendix K, Section 6 - TMUTCD Signal Warrant Analysis Spreadsheet
.