Considerations

All of the following conditions must be met before PHB can be considered on our roadways:
  • an engineering study must be performed and meet the guidelines detailed in Chapter 4F of the TMUTCD.
  • an established crosswalk with adequate visibility, markings and signs.
  • a posted speed limit of 40 mph or less (does not include school speed zones).
  • 20 pedestrians or more crossing in one hour.
  • location deemed as a high risk area (e.g. schools, shopping centers, etc.).
  • crosswalk is more than 300 ft. from an existing, traffic controlled pedestrian crossing.
Districts must receive Traffic Safety Division (TRF) approval for installation of a PHB for each location.
You can reference Appendix A of
NCHRP Report 562
, “Guidelines for Pedestrian Crossing Treatments” for additional information on PHB.
If the proposed location meets the criteria listed above for a PHB, please submit to the Traffic Safety Division for approval.
Sequence for a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (click in image to see full-size image)
Figure 5-4. Sequence for a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon