#IOMS2309728AExperimentation of Yellow Pedestrian Signal
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The law establishes an experimental phase involving a yellow pedestrian signal at crosswalks in various cities in France, including Metz, Nancy, Nantes, Nice, Strasbourg, Toulouse, and Versailles. This phase aims to improve pedestrian safety by implementing a yellow signal that prevents new pedestrian crossings while allowing those already in the crosswalk to complete their crossing safely. The experiment will last for two years and includes evaluation criteria to assess its effectiveness and public understanding.
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Key Changes
- Introduction of a yellow pedestrian signal that indicates when pedestrians should not initiate a crossing.
- Allows pedestrians already in the crosswalk to finish crossing safely when the yellow signal is displayed.
- Evaluation of the experiment's effectiveness through data collection and analysis including user understanding and behavior.
Obligations
What this law requires
Implement yellow pedestrian signal (fixed or flashing) at specified crosswalks in Metz, Nancy, Nantes, Nice, Strasbourg, Toulouse, and Versailles according to the technical specifications in Annex I
Conduct baseline measurement (état 0) of current intersection behavior before implementing yellow signal phase, measuring indicators based on existing traffic light operation
Commission third-party evaluation organization and establish evaluation specification (cahier des charges) in coordination with CEREMA to assess the experimental device
Conduct video recordings at implementation and again three months after to analyze pedestrian compliance rates and behavioral evolution over time
Include analysis of user understanding through questionnaires with pedestrians and vehicle drivers, and analyze perception by persons with reduced mobility and visual impairments