14.2.1.2.1 Step One: Template Selection and Data Collection for Pedestrian Facility

The PLTS Inventory and Classification template provided in
Appendix O, Section 1 – Pedestrian Level of Traffic Stress Inventory and Classification
) has two tables, one for signalized midblock crossings and segment facilities and one for unsignalized intersection crossings or unsignalized midblock crossings. This fillable template will serve as the basis for the analysis and contains information on data needs and reference tables used in the analysis.
Once the correct template is selected based on facility type, collect data for the pedestrian facility in question. Use the PLTS Inventory and Classification template discussed previously.
Characteristics to inventory depend on the facility type and are shown here:
  • If the facility is a signalized midblock crossing or segment facility, inventory the following characteristics:
    • Sidewalk width
    • Sidewalk condition
    • Buffer type
    • Buffer width
    • Posted speed on adjacent vehicular roadway
    • Number of adjacent roadway lanes
    • Adjacent land use
  • If the facility is an unsignalized intersection crossing or unsignalized midblock crossing, inventory the following characteristics:
    • Posted speed on adjacent vehicular roadway
    • Number of adjacent roadway lanes
      • For roadways without a median refuge, see footnotes for definition.
      • For roadways with a median refuge:
        • For roadways with one to two lanes, see footnotes for definition.
        • For roadways with three or more lanes, see footnotes for definition.
    • ADT of adjacent vehicular roadway
    • Crossing treatments