Where would you find information on pedestrian service time?

• A. HCM
• B. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• C. City Planning Guide
• D. Guide for the Design of Roadway Signs

Answer: (A)

Information on pedestrian service time is primarily sourced from the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM). The HCM provides detailed methodologies and data regarding the capacity and level of service of transportation facilities, including pedestrian facilities. It incorporates formulas and empirical data to estimate how long pedestrians require at crosswalks and the overall support for pedestrian traffic, which is essential for designing roadways and evaluating their effectiveness.

Other resources may address aspects related to pedestrians but will not focus specifically on service time as comprehensively as the HCM. The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices provides guidelines for traffic control devices but does not delve into service times. The City Planning Guide may cover broader planning topics without focusing on pedestrian timing specifically. Similarly, the Guide for the Design of Roadway Signs is intended for signage design and does not address pedestrian service time or performance metrics associated with pedestrian infrastructure. Therefore, the HCM is the most relevant and technical resource for understanding pedestrian service time in transportation studies.