Sub-problem 1c: Analysis of the Signal with Pedestrians and Bicycles

Testing an alternative that requires pedestrians to cross on only two of the four approaches might make sense here. Strategically, this can be orchestrated to benefit the right turns that need it most. From a practical viewpoint, we know the predominant pedestrian flow is from the southwest (student parking) to the northeast (classes) and the reverse. Because the right turns are by far the heaviest for the southbound and westbound vehicular movements, we can consider closing the crosswalks on the western and northern legs of the intersection. Of course, this would mean that the pedestrian and bicycle flow rates for the closed crosswalks would have to be added to those left open. Additionally, we should not forget that such an action would detract from overall pedestrian accessibility and mobility, which may also be an important consideration in and of itself. Thus, other factors besides the vehicular operating characteristics of the intersection should also be considered, and in some cases may have a direct bearing on the feasibility of the various solution alternatives we would otherwise consider.

Discussion:
Consider the potential treatment described above and consider how the various stakeholders identified in the overview may react to this proposed treatment.