Hey guys,

Lyn made each group narrow our topic down to something very specific. This is so we don't overlap, and create a complete system. We want everyone to research signaling at intersections. This includes, walking signs, traffic lights, directional indicators, and anything else that tells the pedestrian what to do in an intersection. By Sunday you should be done researching and post your finding so that you can start sketching for our skype meeting on Thurday. 5 IDEAS EACH! FOR REALZZ


URBAN INTERSECTION SIGNALING SYSTEMS FOR PEDESTRIANS
PROBLEM—pedestrians get hurt at intersections because the signaling system is inadequate.
FACTORS

Lack of Info

Pedestrians do not speak the language on the signs.
It is not clearly indicated when cars turn especially right hand turns.
Pedestrians can't see the signs because they are poorly situated.
Signs don't get attention.
Signs don't give appropriate information.
Signs don't give information in the correct way.
Pedestrians don't know how long they have to cross the street.
Pedestrians don't communicate with drivers

Distraction

Pedestrians are listening to music.
Pedestrians are talking on cell phones.
Pedestrians are playing portable video games.
Pedestrians are having conversations with other pedestrians.
Pedestrians are trying to tame their dogs.
Pedestrians are text messaging.
Pedestrians are distracted.
Signals become part of multi-sensory overload.
Pedestrians are tying their shoes
Pedestrians are hailing cabs
Pedetrians are eating
Pedestrians are busy looking at buildings (and people)
Pedestrians are trying to light their cigarette

Unusual circumstances

Calamity strikes pedestrian!
Pedestrians could be children (too short)
Pedestrians are old people
Pedestrians are disabled.
Pedestrians are colorblind.
Pedestrians could be deaf/blind/wheelchair
Pedestrians are drunk
Pedestrians might be interrupted by ambulances or street events
Pedestrians are confused by street construction
Pedestrians are not wearing adequate walking shoes
Pedestrians trip/ fall
Pedestrians are on wheels and don't know how to use them

Inconsiderate

Pedestrians think they are faster than cars
Pedestrian think they ALWAYS have the right of way
Pedestrians think they can cross in the middle of the street
Pedestrians think they can cross the street diagonally with not regard to left hand turns
If pedestrians were to follow signaling correctly there would be two seconds where nobody is moving = time wasted
Pedestrians like to race against the blinking red hand
Pedestrians don't want to wait
Pedestrians will try to cross even as cars are coming towards them
Pedestrians are on bicycles – and don't think signs apply to them
Pedestrians think the walking man is stupid
Pedestrians stand in street while waiting for walking sign.
Pedestrians walk when it's not their turn.
Pedestrians disregard their signage and look at traffic lights.
Pedestrians are careless when they are in a hurry.
Pedestrians in groups feel immunity.
Pedestrians think they can outsmart the signals.