Lesson 7

Question 1

the use of physical devices, streetscaping treatments and other measures (including regulations and other non-physical measures) to influence vehicle operation, in order to create safer and more livable local streets

Answer 1

Local Area Traffic Management (LATM)

Question 2

the objectives of LATM is to support a transport system which is _____, ______, ______, and ______

Answer 2

convenient, safe, equitable and sustainable

Question 3

The objectives of LATM is to support a transport system which can be achieved by

Answer 3

• Improving the pedestrian environment and linkages
• Improving opportunities for cycling
• Minimize freight impact by directing trucks onto efficient arterial routes away from residential areas
• Reduce dependencies on private vehicles over time with better travel choices.

Question 4

a continuous, unobstructed, reasonably direct route between two points that is intended and suitable for pedestrian use. Pedestrian facilities include but are not limited to sidewalks, walkways, accessways, stairways and pedestrian bridges.

Answer 4

Pedestrian Facility

Question 5

average walking speed, expressed in ft/sec

Answer 5

Speed

Question 6

number of pedestrians passing a point per unit time, expressed as pedestrian/minute or pedestrians/15 minutes.

Answer 6

Pedestrian Flow Rate

Question 7

refers to a perpendicular line of sight across the width of a walkway.

Answer 7

Point

Question 8

pedestrians per minute per foot

Answer 8

Unit Width Flow

Question 9

a number of pedestrians walking together in a group, usually involuntarily

Answer 9

Platoon

Question 10

average number of pedestrians per unit area within a walkway or queueing area, expressed in pedestrians per square foot

Answer 10

Pedestrian Density

Question 11

average area provided for each pedestrian, which is the inverse of density, expressed in square feet per pedestrian.

Answer 11

Pedestrian Space

Question 12

minimum area requirement of a person when standing.

Answer 12

Body ellipse

Question 13

measure of body ellipse

Answer 13

18 in by 24 in.

Question 14

This minimum space requirement of ______ is not sufficient if human beings are carrying luggage or backpacks.

Answer 14

2.3 ft²/person

Question 15

Pedestrian Speed-Density-Flow Relationship

Answer 15

v = S x D

Question 16

Average Pedestrian Flow formula

Answer 16

v = V/15We

Question 17

The width of walkway that can effectively be used by pedestrians

Answer 17

clear walkway width

Question 18

Environmental Factors considered in designing pedestrian facilities

Answer 18

Comfort
Convenience
Safety
Security
Economy

Question 19

defined as a vehicle having two tandem wheels propelled solely by human power on which any person or persons may ride.

Answer 19

Bicycle

Question 20

a trail, path or part of a highway or shoulder, sidewalk or any other means specifically marked and assigned for bicycle use.

Answer 20

Bikeway

Question 21

Classification of Bikeway

Answer 21

Class I bikeway
Class II bikeway
Class III bikeway

Question 22

completely separated from vehicular traffic and within an independent right-of-way or the right-of-way of another facility. Bikeways separated from vehicles but shared by both bicycles and pedestrians are included in this classification.

Answer 22

Class I bikeway

Question 23

part of the roadway or shoulder is marked by pavement markings or barriers. Vehicle parking, crossing or turning movements are permitted within the bikeway

Answer 23

Class II bikeway

Question 24

shares right-of-way with motor vehicles. There is hardly any protection from motor vehicles, although the signing helps to make the motorists aware of the presence of bicyclists

Answer 24

Class III bikeway

Question 25

When a portion of a roadway is striped, signed and marked for exclusive or preferential use of the bicyclists

Answer 25

bike lane

Question 26

when a bikeway is physically separated from motorized vehicular traffic, either within the highway right-of-way or within an independent right-of-way

Answer 26

bike path