Supports Items 12-14 # segments w/wo continuity Total presence/absence across items +2 for any given segment with “no” 31 a (optional to include) Count end as wo continuity Can include in above if desired Supports - Orientation/image 32, 42 # segments w/wo If no features for orientation or if monotonous, aids (and problems) become more important. Supports -WF Aids 33 Total items by type Problems -WF Aids 34 Total items by type/subtype Problems 35, 36 +1 Problems -Other 48 g-h Behavioral factors not easily remedied Transit 37 b & c If present, is marked (b) w info (c)? Total stops marked & with route info (Q _ is WF adequate at transit stops?) Intersection Tool Summary of intersection problems if any Problems - Street signs missing, lacking visibility, 1 (a, b) Total of a1 + a4 + b-no +1 Problems – Street signs w one or more other problems 1 (d) sum of Problems – intersection configuration 2(a) – 5 way star or 6 way Lighting
39a segments with present ÷# segments Does each segment offer some shade? * Restrooms 39e Total segments with present ÷# segments Gives general idea how many blocks someone would have to walk w/o restroom access * Eyes on street 40b Total segments with present ÷# segments What proportion of segments have opportunities to be seen? Important for perceived safety. Comfort Problems Loud sounds 48d % segments with problem Crowded/chaotic 48g % segments with problem Esp problematic for vulnerable; increase falls risk * Competing use walkways 48h % segments with problem Esp problematic for vulnerable; increase falls risk * Daytime crime rate City/county data Can be used to adjust WW ratings as needed ** Pleasant features absent 41b % segments
with problem Poor building maintenance 43b % segments with problem Disorder indicators present 44 Total a-f; range for segments on route Extent physical/social disorder 45b,c 46 b,c % segment with some vs. a lot Air pollutants 48a % segments with problem Esp problematic for vulnerable; asthma, cardiovascular, COPD * Industrial buildings 3c, 4c % segments with industry Safety Domain - Intersection Supports Problems LWS Potential Modifier Potential Impact on Rating Notes Controlled vs Uncontrolled (6a) #/% controlled (6a) #/% uncontrolled (6a) 4 Key ? for intersections as uncontrolled almost always less safe than controlled intersections. Controlled Intersection Only (6b-e) Negative and positive modifying features below in red are pertinent to width, configuration, volume and speed. Width widest leg in lanes (2b) #/% with 2 or lanes #/% with 3-4 lanes 3 #/% with more than 4 lanes 4
Specially identified lanes: (2c1) Right turn or (2c2) Left turn Context specific Can add to pedestrian confusion Configuration (2a) #/% T (a) or (b) #/% with 5-way (c) or 6-way (d) 4 Angled intersection (2c8) Negative impact on rating Wide turning radius (2c9) Traffic volume (8) #/% a-c #/% d 2-4 Especially wide lanes (2c6) Cross-street speed (segment data (29) or per city) #/% 35 or less #/% >36 3-4 Refuge islands (2c3) Positive impact on rating Center median strip (2c4) Curb extension (2c7) Intersection Control (6) Type control #/% with traffic signal (6e) #/% with yield (6c) 3 Context specific, i.e., yield or stop signs could be entirely ok in some locations with low speeds and traffic volume #/% with stop (6d) 2 Traffic circle, Roundabout (6b) #/% with roundabout 3 Can be challenging for peds Signalization (if present (7) Green arrows for dedicated vehicle turns present(7a) Context specific Ped “Walk” signals (7b) #/% with “Walk” (7b) #/% without “Walk” (7b) 2 Ped push buttons present(7c) Desirable, but not always feasible Buttons accessible (7d) Accessibility issue
Condition crossing surface (5c) #/% not poor #/% poor 2-4 Not unusual for WW condition to be good, but crossing surface poor Temporary obstructions (5b) #/% without obstructions #/% without obstructions 4 Safety/accessibility issue; should be fixed (5a) #/% not steep (5a) #/% steep (5a) 3-4 Marked CW features (4a) #/% with striping (4b) #/% without high-vis. striping (4b) #/% with advance stop lines (4c) #/% without advance stop lines (4c) 2-3 4 Controlled Uncontrolled #/% with warnings (4d) #/% without warnings (4d) 2-3 4 Controlled Uncontrolled #/% with raised crosswalk (4e) #/% without raised crosswalk (4e) Context specific Adds to safety, but reserved for specific apps One-way street (2c5) Info only Crossing time (7h) #/% with adequate time #/% without adequate time 2-3 Important for older adults with mobility challenges Street Name Signage (1a) See wayfinding domain Visibility (9a) #/% with lampposts/street lamps #/% without lampposts/street lamps 3 Safety, accessibility & wayfinding issue Poor visibility peds/motorists (9b) #/% without poor visibility #/% with poor visibility 4 See also segment visibility Sign visibility (1b) #/% visible #/% not visible 2-3 Potentially correctable