ITS technologies are presently being used to improve pedestrian access and mobility and enhance pedestrian safety by providing feedback to both waiting and crossing pedestrians, increasing motorist awareness, passively detecting pedestrians, and providing critical information to the visually impaired.

FHWA MUTCD Disclaimer

    Inclusion on this site does not constitute FHWA endorsement. The purpose is only to encourage State and local transportation professionals to think about and implement innovative ways to improve or design pedestrian facilities. Many of these devices may not be included in the Federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Before using any traffic control device that is not included in the MUTCD, the interested State or locality should submit a request for permission to experiment to FHWA's Office of Highway Safety (HHS-10), 400 Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20590. Guidelines for conducting an experiment can be found at the FHWA Office of Highway Safety web site containing information related to the MUTCD (mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov).

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