Pirie Street Zebra Crossing Trial

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1 Pirie Street Zebra Crossing Trial Evaluation Results & Other Proposed Zebra Crossing Locations Transport Strategy City Design & Transport July 204 SMART MOVE

2 04 Item 0 City Planning & Development Committee on 0/07/204 Status: Public Pirie Street Zebra Crossing Trial Evaluation Results and Other Proposed Zebra Crossing Locations [203/00908] Strategic Outcome: Program & Value Proposition: Outcome 2 Accessible City City Design and Transport The City Design and Transport Program will create a city of great places designed for people and facilitate safe and easy access to all of the City's places Program Contact No: Approved: Angela Orchard, PM City Design and Transport David Chick, GM, City Planning and Design RECOMMENDATION That the City Planning & Development Committee recommends to Council that Council:. Receives and notes the Pirie Street Zebra Crossing Trial Evaluation Reports as set out in Attachment B and Attachment C to Item 0 on the Agenda for the meeting of the City Planning & Development Committee held on July Endorses the trial zebra crossing on Pirie Street adjacent Exchange Place to be permanent infrastructure, with some minor improvements to further improve safety as set out in Attachment D to Item 0 on the Agenda for the meeting of the City Planning & Development Committee held on July Receives and notes the proposed other recommended locations in the City where a zebra crossing is considered appropriate as set out in Attachment F to Item 0 on the Agenda for the meeting of the City Planning & Development Committee held on July 204. Page Item 0

3 05 4. Notes that during the 204/5 financial year as part of the District Planning and Urban Design Framework process, the Administration will commence with the development of a pedestrian priority plan that is aligned with the Smart Move Strategy to inform future projects and budgets. BACKGROUND. The first new pedestrian zebra crossing located on a City of Adelaide street was installed on Pirie Street, adjacent to the Colonel Light Centre and Exchange Place on 9 May 203. The non standard installation was approved by the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI), with Council endorsing it to be installed on a six month trial basis, after which an assessment would been undertaken to determine its suitability and effectiveness. 2. Prior to the zebra crossing being installed an un official crossing point was designated at this location using Keep Clear symbols on the street. 3. Pedestrian volumes were high, with over 4,000 pedestrians crossing daily at this location being a key link between Victoria Square, Grenfell Street and Rundle Mall. 4. The cost of installing the zebra crossing on Pirie Street was approximately $73k. The cost included necessary lighting upgrades and construction of a protuberance on the northern side of Pirie Street to accommodate a new street light pole. A breakdown of cost is summarised below: 4. Lighting assessment and lighting design $3.3k; 4.2 Lighting and sign installation $38.8k; 4.3 Protuberance on north side of Pirie Street to accommodate light pole $23.5k; and 4.4 Pavement markings (including bike lane stickers) $7.4k. 5. The implementation and evaluation of the trial has been carried out in collaboration with DPTI. A Zebra Crossing Reference Group, comprising of representatives from DPTI, Adelaide City Council, Local Government Association of South Australia and other metropolitan Councils, has also been established to develop design and evaluation criteria for the implementation of zebra crossings in South Australia. This group was established as there is significant interest from other metropolitan Council s to introduce pedestrian zebra crossings. 6. As a result of the positive response received by the community on the installation of the Pirie Street zebra crossing one week post implementation, Council made the following decision at its meeting on the 28 May 203: 6. In view of the recent success in the installation of a Zebra Pedestrian Crossing in Pirie Street, adjacent to the Colonel Light Centre, Council Administration identifies further appropriate sites throughout North Adelaide and the City Square that may be suited to similar pedestrian crossings; and 6.2 The results of the Audit are to be brought to Council at the earliest practical time, prior to engagement with DPTI. Page 2 Item 0

4 06 SUPPORTING INFORMATION 7. This report outlines the following: 7. Evaluation criteria and results for the trial Pirie Street zebra crossing; 7.2 Recommended improvements and estimated costing s to further improve the Pirie Street zebra crossing as a permanent crossing; 7.3 Criteria for the installation of zebra crossings on city streets; and 7.4 Other suitable locations for a zebra crossing in North Adelaide and the square mile, including cost estimate for installation. Pirie Street Trial Zebra Crossing Evaluation Criteria and Summary of Results 8. The Pirie Street zebra crossing has been evaluated based on a number of factors. These include quantitative factors such as: pedestrian volumes, traffic volumes, vehicle speeds and safety/ compliance measures and qualitative factors such as user perceptions/experience. Attachment A details the measures of effectiveness that were employed to evaluate the zebra crossing. These were developed in collaboration with the Zebra Crossing Reference Group. 9. User Perceptions/Experience: To better understand the users perceptions/experience User Perception surveys were undertaken by an independent consultant (Intermethod), which involved undertaking 52 random street visitor surveys in the vicinity of the zebra crossing. The surveyors ensured that there was a balanced response by people who drove a vehicle, rode a motorbike/scooter and cycled to the city. The surveyors also ensured that there was an equal balance between males and females surveyed. The full report named Pirie Street Zebra Crossing and Improved Cycling Conditions Street Visitor Perception Study is provided in Attachment B. 0. Some of the key findings from the User Perception surveys on the Pirie Street zebra crossing include: 0. 98% of the respondents knew how to use a zebra crossing; 0.2 9% of the respondents thought a zebra crossing in the Pirie Street location was suitable; % of the respondents thought that a zebra crossing in other city locations would also be suitable; % of the respondents thought that a zebra crossing improved conditions for pedestrians; % of the respondents thought that the delay to motorists was acceptable considering the benefits to pedestrians; and % of the respondents from their own experience of using the zebra crossing reported perceived compliance in the week prior to being surveyed (total of,080 instances), that is motorists and cyclists gave way to them when crossing. (Note: Page 3 Item 0

5 07 compliance is further discussed below and compared with quantitative data collected).. A number of quantitative surveys (video surveys and metro counts) were also undertaken pre and post the zebra crossing being implemented to measure its effectiveness. The results of these surveys are provided in Attachment C. The key findings include:. Pedestrian Numbers:.. The zebra crossing increased the proportion of pedestrians using the crossing instead of crossing adjacent to the crossing (that is, within 20 metres) from 83.7% to 96.5%;..2 A 7.9% reduction in the number of pedestrians crossing adjacent to the crossing (that is, within 20 metres) was observed from 782 to 220; and..3 The total number of pedestrians using the crossing increased by 49.5% from 4,0 to 5, Traffic Volumes: Interestingly the traffic volumes along Pirie Street increased after the zebra crossing was installed by 0% from 7,800 vehicles per day (vpd) to 8,600 vpd;.3 Vehicle Speeds: A less than % change in average and 85 th percentile vehicle speeds along Pirie Street was observed. The average speed along Pirie Street pre zebra was 33.2 km/h and post zebra the average speed marginally reduced to 3.8 km/h;.4 Taking into account that the traffic volumes increased and marginal change to average vehicle speeds was observed, this demonstrates that the zebra crossing has not had a significant impact on traffic flow along the street; and.5 Safety Measures/Compliance:.5. Driver Compliance of the Zebra Crossing: The video surveys undertaken indicated a 98.6% driver compliance rate at the zebra crossing, that is, drivers giving way to pedestrians. This is significantly higher than that perceived as part of the User Perception surveys of 87%. The number of instances where drivers did not give way over the 2 hour survey period (7am 7pm) was 8, which seems high, however when compared to the number of instances of driver non compliance of the Keep Clear markings being 220, with the zebra crossing a 37% improvement has been observed;.5.2 Drivers Stopping on the Zebra Crossing: An increase in the number of drivers stopping on the zebra crossing was observed compared to the previous Keep Clear markings (390 instances compared to 72), however this could correspond to the increase in traffic volumes that has been observed along Pirie Street of 0%, and the recent changes made to the Pirie Street eastern approach at the King William Street intersection with the bike lane extending up to the intersection and a bike box installed. In saying this however, the compliance rate has shown to be 95.5%, which is considered to be reasonable;.5.3 Cyclist Compliance of the Zebra Crossing: The video surveys undertaken indicated a 95.9% compliance rate of the zebra crossing, that is, cyclists giving way to pedestrians at the crossing. The numbers of instances noted Page 4 Item 0

6 08 over the 2 hour survey period (7am 7pm) was 22, which is similar to that when compared to the number of instances of cyclist non compliance of the Keep Clear markings being 9;.5.4 Accidents Recorded: Since the installation of the zebra crossing there has been one crash recorded at the crossing (27 November 203). The crash type was a rear end, occurred during daylight hours in dry weather conditions. The recorded apparent error was inattention, and the zebra crossing was not seen to be a contributing factor. Two vehicle occupants required medical attention but no pedestrians were injured. There have been no issues or complaints received or raised by SAPOL since the zebra crossing has been installed, however SAPOL have occasionally been monitoring users at the crossing and providing warnings when appropriate. 2. Based on the results of the trial Pirie Street zebra crossing user perception surveys and quantitative measures of effectiveness surveys, as summarised above and provided in more detail in Attachment B and Attachment C it is considered that zebra crossing has been a success and should be retained permanently. Pirie Street Zebra Crossing Improvements 3. Even though strong support for the zebra crossing has been received a number of concerns have been raised about visibility of the crossing, and accordingly a number of safety improvements have been suggested. 4. The User Perception survey indicated that only 69% of survey respondents felt that the zebra markings and signage are visible at a distance enough to allow drivers to stop safely. 5. There have also been numerous complaints received by the Adelaide City Council customer centre; citing compliance and visibility of the crossing an issue. 6. Administration has developed a risk register to ensure that the concerns raised are being captured, and that appropriate mitigation measures are being considered. The risk register including suggested improvements is provided in Attachment D. 7. Some suggested improvements have already been implemented, such as, converting the 5 minute parking space on the south east side of the crossing to motorcycle parking to improve the sight lines and visibility of the crossing, and improving the zebra crossing line marking material. Other immediate measures that are recommended to be implemented include: 7.. Identify locations to install additional advanced pedestrian crossing ahead warning signs and/or pavement logos leading up to the zebra crossing to increase driver awareness. Locations and type will need to be agreed with in collaboration with DPTI. Estimated cost $2k 3k Converting the loading zone on the north west side of the zebra crossing to motorcycle parking to improve sight lines. When a large truck is parked in this parking space, sight lines of the pedestrian crossing ahead warning sign and pedestrians entering the crossing from the north side of the footpath are compromised Investigate different line marking material for the zebra stripes to ensure it stays brighter and in good condition for a longer period of time as part of the infrastructure asset renewal program. Page 5 Item 0

7 Undertake further education measures, with a key focus on pedestrian behaviour. A key issue with providing uncontrolled marked crossings, such as a zebra crossing is that pedestrians can experience a false sense of safety. Pedestrians prior to stepping out onto the street (any street) should always be aware of their environment and cross with care, however often people are distracted with their mobile phone or in conversation. Estimated cost $2k 3k. 8. A number of suggestions have been made to install flashing lights at the zebra crossing. The cost to install flashing yellow signals is estimated to be about $50k 55k. The Administration, however believes that the zebra crossing in its current form is satisfactory and that the suggested improvements above (8. to 8.4) will only further improve safety. 9. At locations where flashing yellow signals are deemed necessary, the preference would be to install a raised wombat crossing rather than a zebra crossing, taking into account the cost and impact on the public realm. 20. Guide Dogs SA has suggested that the ramps on both sides of the crossing should be the width of the crossing stripes. The cost to modify the kerb protuberances and kerb ramps to be aligned with the stripes of the zebra will be investigated, and be considered as part of future asset renewal works. 2. The crossing will be continuously monitored to identify other safety improvement measures. Zebra Crossing Installation Criteria 22. Criteria for selecting locations where a zebra crossing installation may be suitable are specified in Australian Standard Manual of uniform traffic control devices Pedestrian control and protection. According to AS742.0 the requirements for installation of mid block pedestrian crossings (zebra) are as follows: 22. No more than one lane of moving traffic in any one direction shall be encountered by a pedestrian using a crossing (note a bicycle lane is classified as a lane) There shall be adequate sight distance between approaching vehicles and pedestrians about to use the crossing for the former to be able to stop in time to give way to the latter. This shall be achieved primarily by means of parking restrictions near the crossing. Kerb extensions may also be required to achieve this sight distance where kerbside parking is frequent The speed limit on approach to the crossing shall be 50 km/h or lower and the 85th percentile speed shall not exceed 60 km/h Crossings shall not be used on arterial roads with heavy traffic volumes Lighting complying to AS Further criterion for selecting locations where pedestrian zebra crossing installations may be appropriate specific to South Australia are currently being developed by the Zebra Crossing Reference Group, and is still to be finalised. 24. Other considerations however, for locating a zebra crossing include: 24. They should be installed where pedestrians are funnelled, that is, along pedestrian desire lines, and form part of the local areas strategic pedestrian network They should be assessed relative to the proximity of adjacent intersections. Page 6 Item 0

8 They should be located on roads where the volume of heavy vehicles is low, with the road generally restricted to passenger vehicles. Other Suitable Locations for a Zebra Crossing in the City 25. Since the installation of the Pirie Street zebra crossing a number of requests have been made for the installation of zebra crossings in the square mile and North Adelaide. The full list of locations that have been investigated by the Administration and were not considered suitable, as they didn t meet the zebra crossing installation criteria (as outlined above) is provided in Attachment E. 26. Three locations however, have been identified as being suitable for the installation of a zebra crossing. These are summarised in the order of preference in the Table below, with further details on infrastructure requirements and cost breakdown provided in Attachment F. Table: Suitable Locations for a Zebra Crossing Location Gouger Street at Coglin Street (at the location of the existing median opening). Pedestrian numbers are high at this location, with pedestrians funnelled to and from Central Market Arcade. Photomontage of Proposal 2 Gouger Street at Moonta Street/Field Street. Pedestrian numbers are high at this location, with pedestrians funnelled to and from Chinatown. Page 7 Item 0

9 3 Pirie Street between Freemasons Lane and Chesser Street. Pedestrian numbers are high, with pedestrians concentrated at this location due to it being a key link between Flinders Street and Grenfell Street 27. Notional cost estimates for the installation of a zebra crossing ranges from $80k to $40k depending on lighting and other infrastructure requirements (e.g. provision of kerb extensions), and is subject to detailed design. 28. Due to the high costs associated with such infrastructure, it is considered important that such crossings are implemented applying a strategic approach based on pedestrian priority needs and holistic planning of streets. 29. Some of this work is planned to be undertaken over the next year as part of the Urban Design Framework Street Design component, and the development of district plans. Summary of Next Steps 30. Based on the results of the trial Pirie Street zebra crossing user perception surveys and quantitative measures of effectiveness surveys it is considered that zebra crossing has been a success and should be retained permanently. 3. Implement as a matter of priority the suggested improvements to the crossing as outlined in items 8. and 8.4. Estimated cost about $4k 6k. These include: 3. Investigate in collaboration with DPTI further improvements to the current fixed signs installed to increase visibility and awareness of the crossing. 3.2 Convert one loading zone on the north west side of the zebra crossing, directly adjacent to the crossing, to motorcycle parking; 3.3 Monitor the recently installed line marking material for the zebra stripes to confirm it stays brighter and in good condition for a longer period of time; and 3.4 Undertake further education measures encouraging all street users (motorists, cyclists and pedestrians) to be more aware, in particular pedestrians when crossing. 32. Investigate as a medium term solution widening the ramps on both sides of the crossing to be the same width of the zebra crossing strips/lines. 33. As part of the District Planning and Urban Design Framework work next financial year to identify key pedestrian priorities from a place making and safety perspective, which are aligned with the Smart Move Strategy. Page 8 Item 0

10 2 Implication Applicable Comment Policy YES Smart Move Strategy Business Plan Objectives / Outcomes or Services Consultation YES YES Accessible City Resource YES Internal Risk / Legal / Legislative YES Consultation on converting one loading zone on the north west side of the zebra crossing, directly adjacent to the zebra crossing, to motorcycle parking Risk Register has been developed (refer to Attachment D). Risk is considered low. Budget / Financial Implications 3/4 Budget Allocation 3/4 Budget Reconsideration Proposed 4/5 Budget Allocation Ongoing Costs (eg maintenance) Life of Project / Life Expectancy of Asset NO NO YES YES YES $4k 6k Smart Move Strategy Budget $2,000 pa to re line mark the white lines Line marking year Other project elements 5 years + ATTACHMENTS Attachment A Pirie Street Zebra Crossing Evaluation Criteria Attachment B Pirie Street Zebra Crossing and Improved Cycling Conditions Street Visitor Perception Study Attachment C Pirie Street Zebra Crossing quantitative measures of effectiveness surveys Attachment D Risk register including suggested improvements Attachment E Locations Assessed & Not Deemed Suitable for the Installation of a Zebra Crossing Attachment F Suitable Locations for a Zebra Crossing in the City Page 9 Item 0

11 3 Pirie Street Zebra Crossing Evaluation Criteria Measures of determining the effectiveness of pedestrian zebra crossings have been identified so that the Pirie Street zebra crossing trial, as well as any future zebra crossings, can be assessed. The measures of effectiveness listed below form general criteria, so that it is able to be applied to future zebra crossings. In some instances, site specific criteria may need to be developed. Each of the criterions below, depending on budget availability, should be measured before and after the installation of a zebra crossing. Pedestrian numbers: o Measure: the number of pedestrians crossing at and within 20 metres of each side of the crossing, including the number of vulnerable pedestrians (the old, very young and people with a disability). o Success factor: higher proportion of pedestrians using the crossing instead of crossing adjacent to the crossing (within 20 metres). Traffic volumes: o Measure: the volume of traffic at or near the crossing. o Success factor: N/A Note: while this is not an actual measure of effectiveness, it should be compared to determine implications to traffic flow. Should the volumes be significantly lower, this would imply the crossing has had some impact on traffic, which would need to be investigated. Vehicle speeds: o Measure: the average and 85 th percentile vehicle speed at or near the crossing. o Success factor: N/A (A zebra should not be installed where 85 th percentile speeds are above 60 km/h) as per AS Note: while this is not an actual measure of effectiveness, it should be compared to determine implications to general traffic. User experience: o Measure: undertake perception surveys of pedestrians, cyclists and drivers (random sample group i.e. age, gender, level of impairment, socio-economic, etc.) at the crossing to ascertain their view of the crossing from an efficiency and safety perspective before and after installation. o Success factor: the user s view of the zebra crossing is considered to be safer and more efficient than the previous arrangement for pedestrians, and the impact on drivers and cyclists is viewed to be satisfactory. Safety factors/general site observations: Driver Compliance with Zebra Crossing o Measure: Drivers not complying with zebra crossing, that is, the ratio of the number of drivers not giving way to pedestrians on the crossing. o Success factor: a reduction in the number of non-complying drivers. Item 0 - Attachment A

12 Cyclist Compliance with Zebra Crossing o Measure: Cyclists not complying with zebra crossing, that is, ratio of the number of cyclists not giving way to pedestrians on the crossing. o Success factor: a reduction in the number of non-complying cyclists. Drivers Stopping on top of Zebra Crossing o Measure: Drivers stopping on top of the crossing, that is, the ratio of the number of vehicles stopping on top of the crossing (wholly and partially) that impact on pedestrian movements. o Success factor: a reduction in the number of non-complying drivers stopping on-top of the crossing. Crash data analysis should also be undertaken in the longer term: o o 4 Previous three years of crash data, within 20 metres of proposed site, to be assessed to ascertain current crash rate, particularly pedestrian and rear-end type crashes. All zebra crossings to be assessed three years after installation to ascertain any change in crash rate for pedestrian and other crash types. Item 0 - Attachment A

13 PIRIE STREET ZEBRA CROSSING AND IMPROVED CYCLING CONDITIONS STREET VISITOR PERCEPTIONS STUDY PREPARED FOR ADELAIDE CITY COUNCIL TRANSPORT STRATEGY TEAM FINAL DRAFT 28 MARCH Intermethod

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15 PEOPLE TOOK PART IN THE SURVEYS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 7

16 Intermethod EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PIRIE STREET ZEBRA CROSSING AND IMPROVED CYCLING CONDITIONS: STREET VISITOR PERCEPTIONS STUDY ABOUT THE STUDY In May 203, the Adelaide City Council (Council) installed: A new trial zebra crossing opposite the Adelaide City Council administrative building in Pirie Street Improved cycling facilities in Pirie Street that included painted green bike lanes and buffer zones between bike lanes and car parking spaces (by narrowing traffic lanes) To evaluate perceptions towards these installations, this study was conducted. It involved 52 random street visitors taking part in a bespoke survey. The surveys were conducted between 20 February and 2 March 204 during weekdays by independent surveyors. 96%LOCAL RESIDENTS 4%NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTS 2.2KM AVERAGE DISTANCE TRAVELLED 9% of the respondents were local City residents, 87% were residents of a wider metropolitan Adelaide, 3% were international visitors and % were national visitors. For metropolitan Adelaide residents, average distance travelled from home to Pirie Street was 2.2km. PERCEPTIONS TOWARDS THE ZEBRA CROSSING IN PIRIE STREET 98% OF THE RESPONDENTS UNDERSTOOD THE RIGHT OF WAY RULES AT A ZEBRA CROSSING 87% REPORTED COMPLIANCE 85% PERCEIVED COMPLIANCE 8 From experience of the surveyed zebra crossing users that used the crossing in the last week (total of,080 instances), the road users gave way to pedestrians 87% of the time. Survey respondents thought that not all, but only 85% of the road users actually gave way at the Pirie Street zebra crossing. 9% OF THE RESPONDENTS THOUGHT THAT A ZEBRA CROSSING IN THIS LOCATION WAS SUITABLE 96% OF THE RESPONDENTS THOUGHT THAT ZEBRA CROSSINGS IN OTHER CITY LOCATIONS WOULD ALSO BE SUITABLE 97% OF THE RESPONDENTS THOUGHT THAT A ZEBRA CROSSING IMPROVED CONDITIONS FOR PEDESTRIANS 86% OF THE RESPONDENTS THOUGHT THAT DELAY TO THE MOTORISTS WAS ACCEPTABLE CONSIDERING THE BENEFITS TO PEDESTRIANS

17 A formal crossing in this location is convenient A zebra crossing is safer than not having any formal crossing at this point This zebra crossing is safe for pedestrians I prefer to cross here rather than walk to traffic signals or cross mid block I feel that the zebra markings and signage are visible at a distance far enough to allow me to stop safely I am happy to wait for pedestrians to cross I always stop to give way to pedestrians 69% EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PIRIE STREET ZEBRA CROSSING AND IMPROVED CYCLING CONDITIONS: STREET VISITOR PERCEPTIONS STUDY 96% 9% 88% 90% 90% 96% Agree No impact/neutral Disagree 6% 26% 9% 2% 2% 5% 3% 5% 5% 4% 7% In addition to the stated survey questions, survey respondents were asked to provide open-ended comments. 32% of all of the comments received were in support of the zebra crossing in Pirie Street and new zebra installations elsewhere in the City 27% of the comments suggested design improvements 8% of the comments raised compliance issues % of the comments related to safety 4% put a view forward that this zebra crossing was not needed 2% advocated pedestrian priority measures 9 4% MAJORITY OF THE SURVEY RESPONDENTS THOUGHT THAT THE CROSSING WAS CONVENIENT (96%) AND SAFE (88%). 90% OF THE SURVEY RESPONDENTS WERE HAPPY TO WAIT FOR PEDESTRIANS TO CROSS. 69% OF THE SURVEY RESPONDENTS THOUGHT THAT THE CROSSING MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE WERE SUFFICIENTLY VISIBLE. Intermethod

18 Intermethod EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PIRIE STREET ZEBRA CROSSING AND IMPROVED CYCLING CONDITIONS: STREET VISITOR PERCEPTIONS STUDY PERCEPTIONS TOWARDS CYCLING FACILITIES IN PIRIE STREET 8% OF THE SURVEY RESPONDENTS NOTICED CHANGES TO BIKE LANES IN PIRIE STREET 90% OF THE SURVEY RESPONDENTS FELT THAT THE TRAFFIC LANE WIDTHS IN PIRIE STREET WERE STILL ADEQUATE 84% OF THE SURVEY RESPONDENTS FELT THAT GREEN BIKE LANES IN PIRIE STREET CREATED SAFER CYCLING CONDITIONS 83% OF THE SURVEY RESPONDENTS FELT THAT GREEN BIKE LANES IN PIRIE STREET MADE CYCLING MORE CONVENIENT 7% OF THE SURVEY RESPONDENTS FELT THAT GREEN BIKE LANES IN PIRIE STREET REDUCED POTENTIAL CONFLICT BETWEEN CYCLISTS AND MOTORISTS Traffic lane widths in Pirie Street are still adequate Green bike lanes in Pirie Street created safer cycling conditions Green bike lanes made cycling in Pirie Street more convenient Green bike lanes reduced potential conflict between cyclists and motorists Green bike lanes reduced potential conflict between cyclists and motorists that park their cars along the road Green bike lanes reduced potential conflict between cyclists and pedestrians crossing Pirie Street 20 66% OF THE SURVEY RESPONDENTS FELT THAT GREEN BIKE LANES REDUCED POTENTIAL CONFLICT BETWEEN CYCLISTS AND MOTORISTS THAT PARK THEIR CARS ALONG THE ROAD 4% 7% 66% 84% 83% 90% Agree No impact/neutral Disagree 4% 20% 8% 4% 7% 4% 7% 2% % 4% 8% 50% OF ALL OF THE OPEN- ENDED COMMENTS RECEIVED WERE IN SUPPORT OF THE IMPROVED CYCLING CONDITIONS IN PIRIE STREET AND IN SUPPORT OF ON- ROAD BIKE LANES IN GENERAL

19 CONTENTS BACKGROUND... BACKGROUND TO THIS STUDY GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE RESPONDENTS PROFILE...5 APPROACH STREET VISITORS GENDER PROFILE STREET VISITORS AGE PROFILE DISTANCES TRAVELLED BY STREET VISITORS MODES OF TRAVEL REPRESENTED... 0 STREET VISITORS RESPONSE TO THE TRIAL ZEBRA CROSSING... UNDERSTANDING THE RIGHT OF WAY RULES FOR ZEBRA CROSSINGS... 3 RIGHT OF WAY STREET VISITOR PERCEPTIONS AND EXPERIENCES... 3 CONVENIENCE OF A FORMAL CROSSING IN THIS LOCATION... 4 SAFER FOR PEDESTRIANS... 5 SAFE FOR PEDESTRIANS... 6 PREFER TO CROSS HERE THAN AT OTHER CROSSINGS OR MID-BLOCK... 7 ZEBRA MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE ARE SUFFICIENTLY VISIBLE... 8 WAITING FOR PEDESTRIANS TO CROSS... 9 COMPLIANCE WITH STOPPING TO GIVE WAY ZEBRA CROSSING IMPROVED CONDITIONS FOR PEDESTRIANS... 2 DELAY TO THE MOTORISTS IS ACCEPTABLE ZEBRA CROSSING IN THIS LOCATION IS SUITABLE ZEBRA CROSSINGS ARE SUITABLE IN OTHER CITY LOCATIONS SUMMARY COMMENTS STREET VISITORS RESPONSE... 3 TO THE CHANGED CYCLING CONDITIONS... 3 CHANGES TO PIRIE STREET CYCLING CONDITIONS TRAFFIC LANE WIDTHS ARE STILL ADEQUATE GREEN BIKE LANES CREATED SAFER CYCLING CONDITIONS GREEN BIKE LANES MADE CYCLING MORE CONVENIENT GREEN BIKE LANES REDUCED POTENTIAL CONFLICT BETWEEN CYCLISTS AND MOTORISTS GREEN BIKE LANES REDUCED POTENTIAL CONFLICT BETWEEN CYCLISTS AND MOTORISTS THAT PARK THEIR CARS ALONG THE ROAD GREEN BIKE LANES REDUCED POTENTIAL CONFLICT BETWEEN CYCLISTS AND PEDESTRIANS CROSSING PIRIE STREET SUMMARY COMMENTS... 4 APPENDIX STREET VISITOR SURVEY FORM

20 22 PIRIE STREET ZEBRA CROSSING AND IMPROVED CYCLING CONDITIONS: STREET VISITOR PERCEPTIONS STUDY BACKGROUND Intermethod

21 BACKGROUND TO THIS STUDY In May 203, the Adelaide City Council (Council) installed a new zebra crossing in Pirie Street, opposite the Adelaide City Council administrative building (see Council s leaflet below). This is the only zebra crossing in the City, installed on a trial basis. Council is evaluating the following aspects of this crossing before and after its installation: Numbers of pedestrians crossing at and within 20 metres of this crossing Traffic volumes at and near this crossing 85th percentile vehicle speed at or near this crossing 23 PIRIE STREET ZEBRA CROSSING AND IMPROVED CYCLING CONDITIONS: STREET VISITOR PERCEPTIONS STUDY Council engaged Intermethod to evaluate street visitor perceptions relating to this crossing. This study will add to the data suite that Council will use to evaluate the crossing. In addition to the zebra crossing, Council made changes to traffic lanes in Pirie Street to improve cycling conditions. These changes included creating neutral buffer zones between bike lanes and car parking spaces and making bike lanes green. To achieve this, traffic lanes have been narrowed down. This study also evaluated street user perceptions relating to these bike lane improvements. To capture perceptions of street visitor groups, Intermethod developed a bespoke survey which is included as an appendix to this report. 52 street visitor surveys were conducted between 20 February and 2 March 204. Analysis of these surveys are included in this report. Intermethod is pleased to have compiled this unique study that will be crucial in evaluating the suitability of zebra crossings in the City and appropriateness of the trial installation in Pirie Street. Intermethod 3

22 Intermethod WEST TCE 4 PIRIE STREET ZEBRA CROSSING AND IMPROVED CYCLING CONDITIONS: STREET VISITOR PERCEPTIONS STUDY GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE The map below shows the location of the zebra crossing and the extent of the bike lane improvements. Street visitor perception surveys were conducted within a visual range of the zebra crossing, so that all survey respondents were potential users of this crossing. HINDLEY ST CURRIE ST WAYMOUTH ST FRANKLIN ST GROTE ST GOUGER ST MONTEF LIGHT SQ MORPHETT ST KING WIL NORTH TCE VICTORIA SQ KING WILLIAM ST 24 KINTORE RUNDLE MALL GRENFELL ST Zebra crossing PIRIE ST HINDMARSH SQ Extent of bike lane improvements FLINDERS ST WAKEFIELD ST ANGAS ST PULTENEY ST ROME RD RUNDLE ST FROME ST PIRIE STREET EAST TCE RUNDLE RD HUTT ST BOTANIC RD BARTELS R W

23 RESPONDENTS PROFILE 25 PIRIE STREET ZEBRA CROSSING AND IMPROVED CYCLING CONDITIONS: STREET VISITOR PERCEPTIONS STUDY Intermethod 5

24 APPROACH The primary aim of the street visitor survey was to capture the perceptions of Pirie Street visitors towards the zebra crossing and changed cycling conditions. The full survey form is included in the appendix. A sample size of 52 respondents was achieved. The surveys took place over two weeks from Thursday 20 February until Wednesday 2 March 204. The table below lists the days and the number of respondents surveyed. Dates and respondent numbers for street visitor surveys Survey day and date Day minimum temperature* ( 0 C) Day maximum temperature* ( 0 C) PIRIE STREET ZEBRA CROSSING AND IMPROVED CYCLING CONDITIONS: STREET VISITOR PERCEPTIONS STUDY Rain (mm)* Number of respondents % of total sample Thursday, 20/2/ % Wednesday, 26/2/ % Thursday, 27/2/ % Friday, 28// % Monday, 3/3/ % Tuesday, 4/3/ % Tuesday, /3/ % Wednesday, 2/3/ % * Data source: Bureau of Meteorology website, Australian Government 26 The surveyors aimed to achieve an even balance of male and female respondents. Also, at least 30 of the respondents in this survey sample were to be cyclists, to ensure cycling improvements could be evaluated by the users. All other survey respondent parameters were unconstrained. Subtotal 52 00% Intermethod 7

25 Intermethod 8 PIRIE STREET ZEBRA CROSSING AND IMPROVED CYCLING CONDITIONS: STREET VISITOR PERCEPTIONS STUDY STREET VISITORS GENDER PROFILE Among the 52 street user survey respondents, there were 70 females (46% of the total sample) and 82 males (54% of the total sample). Street visitor survey respondents gender profile Female 46% Sample size: 52 respondents. Male 54% STREET VISITORS AGE PROFILE Street visitors were asked to identify their age group. Among the 52 street visitor survey respondents, all seven age groups were represented, from teenagers to seniors, as shown in the following charts and table. There was only one teenage respondent and two respondents in their 70s. Street visitor survey respondents age profile F M 0% 0% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 00% % 22% 8% 2% 8% 8% % Age group (years) Street visitor survey respondents gender and age profile Sample size: 52 respondents. 27 Number of respondents Age group Number of street survey respondents % of the total sample 5-9 % % % % % % % Total 52 00% Young adults aged 20 to 29 were encountered most often in Pirie Street, making up 22% of the street visitor survey sample. However, age groups between 30 and 69 were proportionally similar between 8% - 2%.

26 DISTANCES TRAVELLED BY STREET VISITORS Street user survey respondents were asked to identify their home postcode. All street visitors were categorised into the following four groups: Metropolitan Adelaide residents (i.e. local to metropolitan Adelaide as defined by the boundaries of the 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide) Rural SA National visitors International visitors There were no visitors from rural SA (i.e. all those within SA living outside of metropolitan Adelaide) in the survey sample. The chart below shows percentages for each of the three groups. Street visitor survey respondents - where they travelled from International National 3% % Metropolitan Adelaide 96% 28 PIRIE STREET ZEBRA CROSSING AND IMPROVED CYCLING CONDITIONS: STREET VISITOR PERCEPTIONS STUDY 9% of the street visitor survey respondents were local City residents and 87% were residents of a wider metropolitan Adelaide (i.e. a total of 96% of the street survey respondents were from metropolitan Adelaide). Remaining visitors were national visitors (%) and international visitors (3%). The 2 national respondents (%) were from Canberra (ACT). The 4 international respondents (3%) were from the following countries: The Netherlands Germany Guatemala Canada 96% of the street visitor survey respondents were residents of metropolitan Adelaide, of which 9% were City residents. Remaining street visitors were national residents (%) and international guests (3%). Based on the post code information provided, average distance travelled by metropolitan Adelaide street visitor survey respondents from home to Pirie Street was 2.2 kilometres. For metropolitan Adelaide residents, average distance travelled from home to Pirie Street was 2.2km. Intermethod 9

27 Intermethod 0 PIRIE STREET ZEBRA CROSSING AND IMPROVED CYCLING CONDITIONS: STREET VISITOR PERCEPTIONS STUDY MODES OF TRAVEL REPRESENTED Survey respondents were asked what modes of travel they used while visiting Pirie Street on all occasions in the last 6 months. This assisted in understanding the perspective that respondents brought to this study. Typically a City visitor travels on foot at the start and end of their journey, but may travel by other modes to access the City. Any street visitor is likely to understand the needs and perspectives of more than one mode. The chart to the right displays all combined modes that respondents represented. The table below shows a relationship between the combination of modes and how views for each individual mode were collated, which were the groupings used for analysis of all survey questions. Modes and mode combinations in the survey sample Modes of travel used in the last 6 months Number of respondents while moving through Pirie Street Car driver and pedestrian Pedestrian only Cyclist and pedestrian Car driver, cyclist and pedestrian Motorcyclist and pedestrian Motorcyclist, cyclist and pedestrian Car driver, motorcyclist and pedestrian Cyclist only Scooter rider only Car driver Motorcyclist Scooter rider Cyclist Pedestrian Car driver and pedestrian 62 6 Pedestrian only 24 Cyclist and pedestrian Car driver, cyclist and pedestrian Motorcyclist and pedestrian 2 2 Motorcyclist, cyclist and pedestrian Car driver, motorcyclist and pedestrian Cyclist only Scooter rider only

28 PIRIE STREET ZEBRA CROSSING AND IMPROVED CYCLING CONDITIONS: STREET VISITOR PERCEPTIONS STUDY STREET VISITORS RESPONSE TO THE TRIAL ZEBRA CROSSING 30 Intermethod

29 UNDERSTANDING THE RIGHT OF WAY RULES FOR ZEBRA CROSSINGS Survey respondents were asked Who has to give way at a zebra crossing? 49 respondents answered correctly, that road users had to give way. 3 of the respondents answered that pedestrians had to give way to road users. These 3 respondents were residents of Metropolitan Adelaide who drove and walked along Pirie Street. Survey respondents understanding of the right of way at zebra crossings Incorrect 2% Correct 98% 98% of the survey respondents knew who had the right of way at zebra crossings. PIRIE STREET ZEBRA CROSSING AND IMPROVED CYCLING CONDITIONS: STREET VISITOR PERCEPTIONS STUDY RIGHT OF WAY STREET VISITOR PERCEPTIONS AND EXPERIENCES Road user did not give way 3% 3 Survey respondents experience of road users compliance to give way Road user gave way 87% Sample size:,080 instances of using the crossing by 37 respondents. From experience of the surveyed zebra crossing users, road users gave way to pedestrians 87% of the time. Survey respondents were asked What percentage of road users do you think actually give way to pedestrians waiting at this zebra crossing? Perceptions varied from 25% to 00%. Average response for all 52 survey participants was 85%. Survey respondents thought that not all, but only 85% of road users actually gave way at the Pirie Street zebra crossing. Survey respondents were asked From your personal experience, estimate how many times in the last week you walked across this zebra crossing and on how many of these occasions road users did NOT give way to you? 37 out of 52 survey respondents (90%) crossed at the zebra crossing in the last week. On average, these respondents used the crossing 8 times in a week. Survey respondents reported that for 3% of all instances of them crossing at the zebra crossing, road users did not give way once they stepped onto the crossing. Intermethod 3

30 Intermethod 4 PIRIE STREET ZEBRA CROSSING AND IMPROVED CYCLING CONDITIONS: STREET VISITOR PERCEPTIONS STUDY CONVENIENCE OF A FORMAL CROSSING IN THIS LOCATION The survey respondents were asked if they agreed with the following statement As a pedestrian, I feel that a formal crossing in this location is convenient. They were asked to either state: agree, no impact/ neutral, disagree or not applicable (for the survey respondents that never used the crossing as pedestrians). Here and in the sections following, the top chart shows responses for each mode individually. For every mode that a survey respondent used in Pirie Street, their response is included in that mode group. For example, for the survey respondents that drove or cycled in Pirie Street, their responses are counted in both of these mode groups. The bottom chart shows combined responses in one bar. A table below lists responses by all survey participants. Responses for each mode Car driver Motorcyclist Cyclist Pedestrians Combined responses A formal crossing in this location is convenient Agree No impact/ Not Disagree neutral applicable Sub-total Car driver and pedestrian Car driver, cyclist and pedestrian 2 4 Car driver, motorcyclist and pedestrian Cyclist Cyclist and pedestrian Motorcyclist and pedestrian 2 2 Motorcyclist, cyclist and pedestrian 2 2 Pedestrian Scooter rider Sub-total Agree No impact/neutral Disagree Responses to the statement As a pedestrian, I feel that a formal crossing in this location is convenient % 2% 2% Sample size: 49 respondents. 96% of the survey respondents felt that a formal crossing in this location was convenient.

31 SAFER FOR PEDESTRIANS The survey respondents were asked if they agreed with the following statement I think that having a zebra crossing in this location is safer than not having any formal crossing at this point. They were asked to either state: agree, no impact/neutral or disagree. 9% of the survey respondents felt that a zebra crossing in this location was safer than not having any formal crossing at this point. Responses to the statement I think that having a zebra crossing in this location is safer than not having any formal crossing at this point. Agree No impact/ neutral Disagree Sub-total Car driver and pedestrian Car driver, cyclist and pedestrian 2 4 Car driver, motorcyclist and pedestrian Cyclist Cyclist and pedestrian Motorcyclist and pedestrian 2 2 Motorcyclist, cyclist and pedestrian 2 2 Pedestrian Scooter rider Sub-total PIRIE STREET ZEBRA CROSSING AND IMPROVED CYCLING CONDITIONS: STREET VISITOR PERCEPTIONS STUDY Responses for each mode Car driver Motorcyclist Scooter rider Cyclist Pedestrians Combined responses A zebra crossing is safer than not having any formal crossing at this point Agree No impact/neutral Disagree 9% 3%3% Sample size: 52 respondents Intermethod 5

32 Intermethod 6 PIRIE STREET ZEBRA CROSSING AND IMPROVED CYCLING CONDITIONS: STREET VISITOR PERCEPTIONS STUDY SAFE FOR PEDESTRIANS The survey respondents were asked if they agreed with the following statement I think that this zebra crossing is safe for pedestrians. They were asked to either state: agree, no impact/neutral or disagree. 88% of the survey respondents felt that this zebra crossing was safe for pedestrians. Responses for each mode Responses to the statement I think that this zebra crossing is safe for pedestrians. Car driver Motorcyclist Scooter rider Cyclist Pedestrians Combined responses This zebra crossing is safe for pedestrians Agree No impact/ neutral Disagree Sub-total Car driver and pedestrian Car driver, cyclist and pedestrian 2 4 Car driver, motorcyclist and pedestrian Cyclist Cyclist and pedestrian Motorcyclist and pedestrian 2 2 Motorcyclist, cyclist and pedestrian 2 Pedestrian Scooter rider Sub-total Agree No impact/neutral Disagree 88% 9% 3% Sample size: 52 respondents

33 PIRIE STREET ZEBRA CROSSING AND IMPROVED CYCLING CONDITIONS: STREET VISITOR PERCEPTIONS STUDY PREFER TO CROSS HERE THAN AT OTHER CROSSINGS OR MID-BLOCK The survey respondents were asked if they agreed with the following statement As a pedestrian, I prefer to cross at this zebra crossing rather than walk to traffic signals at the end of this block or cross mid block. They were asked to either state: agree, no impact/neutral, disagree or not applicable. 90% of the survey respondents preferred to utilise this zebra crossing rather than walk to traffic signals at the end of this block or cross mid block Responses for each mode Car driver Motorcyclist Responses to the statement As a pedestrian, I prefer to cross at this zebra crossing rather than walk to traffic signals at the end of this block or cross mid block. Cyclist Pedestrians Combined responses I prefer to cross here rather than walk to traffic signals or cross mid block Agree No impact/ Not Disagree neutral applicable Sub-total Car driver and pedestrian Car driver, cyclist and pedestrian 2 4 Car driver, motorcyclist and pedestrian Cyclist Cyclist and pedestrian Motorcyclist and pedestrian 2 Motorcyclist, cyclist and pedestrian 2 2 Pedestrian Scooter rider Sub-total Agree No impact/neutral Disagree 90% 5% 5% Sample size: 46 respondents Intermethod 7

34 Intermethod 8 PIRIE STREET ZEBRA CROSSING AND IMPROVED CYCLING CONDITIONS: STREET VISITOR PERCEPTIONS STUDY ZEBRA MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE ARE SUFFICIENTLY VISIBLE The survey respondents were asked if they agreed with the following statement As a motorist/cyclist/ motorcyclist, I feel that the zebra markings and signage are visible at a distance far enough to allow me to stop safely. They were asked to either state: agree, no impact/neutral, disagree or not applicable. 45 of the survey respondents experienced Pirie Street as pedestrians only, therefore they were excluded from analysis of responses to this question. Responses for each mode Car driver Motorcyclist Scooter rider Combined responses Cyclist I feel that the zebra markings and signage are visible at a distance far enough to allow me to stop safely Responses to the statement As a motorist/cyclist/motorcyclist, I feel that the zebra markings and signage are visible at a distance far enough to allow me to stop safely. Agree No impact/ Not Disagree neutral applicable Sub-total Car driver and pedestrian Car driver, cyclist and pedestrian Car driver, motorcyclist and pedestrian Cyclist Cyclist and pedestrian Motorcyclist and pedestrian 2 2 Motorcyclist, cyclist and pedestrian 2 2 Pedestrian Scooter rider Sub-total Agree No impact/neutral Disagree % 6% 26% 2 Sample size: 05 respondents. 69% of the survey respondents that drove or rode along Pirie Street felt that the zebra markings and signage were visible at a distance far enough to allow them to stop safely. 6

35 WAITING FOR PEDESTRIANS TO CROSS The survey respondents were asked if they agreed with the following statement As a motorist/cyclist/ motorcyclist, I am happy to wait for pedestrians to cross. They were asked to either state: agree, no impact/neutral, disagree or not applicable. 45 of the survey respondents experienced Pirie Street as pedestrians only, therefore they were excluded from analysis of responses to this question. 90% of the survey respondents that drove or rode along Pirie Street were happy to wait for pedestrians to cross at the zebra crossing. Responses to the statement As a motorist/cyclist/motorcyclist, I am happy to wait for pedestrians to cross. PIRIE STREET ZEBRA CROSSING AND IMPROVED CYCLING CONDITIONS: STREET VISITOR PERCEPTIONS STUDY Responses for each mode Car driver Motorcyclist Scooter rider Combined responses Cyclist I am happy to wait for pedestrians to cross Agree No impact/ Not Disagree neutral applicable Sub-total Car driver and pedestrian Car driver, cyclist and pedestrian 2 4 Car driver, motorcyclist and pedestrian Cyclist Cyclist and pedestrian Motorcyclist and pedestrian 2 2 Motorcyclist, cyclist and pedestrian 2 2 Pedestrian Scooter rider Sub-total Agree No impact/neutral Disagree Agree No impact/neutral Disagree 90% 4% 7% Sample size: 07 respondents. Intermethod 9