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Lesson Outline
Pedestrian Age Groups
Infants and Toddlers
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Source: PBIC, www.pedbikeimages.org |
Young Children
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Preteens
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Source: PBIC, www.pedbikeimages.org |
High School Aged
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Adults
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Source: PBIC, www.pedbikeimages.org |
Middle-Aged Adults
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Senior Adults
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Pedestrians with Different Needs
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Source: PBIC, www.pedbikeimages.org |
Walking Speeds
Pedestrian Type | Mean Walking Speed, ft/s |
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Average adult | 4.00 |
Wheelchair user | 3.55 |
Pedestrian with immobilized knee | 3.50 |
Older/senior adult | 2.80 |
Cane or crutch user | 2.62 |
Below-knee amputee | 2.46 |
Pedestrian with knee arthritis | 2.46 |
Pedestrian with hip arthritis | 2.24 to 3.66 |
Pedestrian with walker | 2.07 |
Above-knee amputee | 1.97 |
4.0 feet per second (ft/s) = 1.2 meters per second (m/s) |
Spatial Needs
1 inch = 2.54 centimeter | Source: Pedestrian Facilities Guidebook |
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Source: ADAAG, http://www.access-board.gov/adaag/html/adaag.htm |
Accessible Design Issues
Sidewalks
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Source: PBIC, www.pedbikeimages.org |
Ramps
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Source: PBIC, www.pedbikeimages.org |
Street Furniture
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Source: PBIC, www.pedbikeimages.org |
Pushbuttons
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Source: PBIC, www.pedbikeimages.org |
Curb Cuts/Wheelchair Ramps
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Source: PBIC, www.pedbikeimages.org |
Curb Ramp Slopes
Slope and Counter Slope
Lesson Summary
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