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Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) <br />Source: www.pedbikeimages.com / Mike Cynecki <br /> <br />Benefits: <br />55%reduction in <br />pedestrian crashes <br />• Improves motorist yielding <br />for pedestrians by 90% <br />Best Locations: <br />• AADT greater than 9,000 <br />• 3 or more lanes <br />• Speeds greater than 40 mph <br />• Traffic signal warrants not being met <br />• Midblock crossings (most common); also successful at intersections <br />• Drivers not yielding to pedestrians in the crosswalk <br />• Inadequate visibility of pedestrians <br />• Traffic volumes not providing adequate safe gaps <br />for pedestrians to enter the crosswalk <br />Design Considerations: <br />• Proximity of closest signalized intersection <br />• Cost compared to a signal <br />• Power source or solar power required <br />• Impact on traffic during operation <br />• Accessibility: ADA compliant ramps, push buttons <br />and audible component <br />Planning Level Cost (2019): <br />•Range $21,000 - $128,000, Average $57,700 <br />Source: FHWA