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VIDEOS. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3Xf3wXRfbc http://www.pbs.org/america-revealed/teachers/lesson-plan/3/ http://www.streetsblog.org/2009/04/20/streetfilms-behind-the-scenes-at-la-traffic-control/. TRAFFIC ANALYSIS.
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VIDEOS • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3Xf3wXRfbc • http://www.pbs.org/america-revealed/teachers/lesson-plan/3/ • http://www.streetsblog.org/2009/04/20/streetfilms-behind-the-scenes-at-la-traffic-control/
TRAFFIC ANALYSIS • In your groups, brainstorm solutions to make the roads and transportation systems safer. • How does the area accommodate: • Cars • Pedestrians • Bicyclists • Public Transportation Vehicles (buses, trains)
TRAFFIC ANALYSIS • Observe each intersection and document: • Drawings (diagram of intersection) • Forms of Transportation • Speed • Number (or volume) • Potential Problems • Potential Solutions
EXAMPLE • Huntington Ave. at Forsyth Street
EXAMPLE • Huntington Ave. at Forsyth Street
EXAMPLE • Huntington Ave. at Forsyth Street
EXAMPLE • Huntington Ave. at Forsyth Street
EXAMPLE • Huntington Ave. at Forsyth Street
EXAMPLE • Huntington Ave. at Forsyth Street
EXAMPLE • Huntington Ave. at Forsyth Street
EXAMPLE • Huntington Ave. at Forsyth Street
EXAMPLE • Huntington Ave. at Forsyth Street
Huntington Ave at Forsyth Street Form Number Observations Cars 15 More outbound Trucks 2 Turning onto Forsyth Buses 3 All outbound Trains 2 All inbound Bicycles 6 No helmet on 3 Pedestrians 30 Crossing during green light Potential Problems and Solutions
Huntington Ave at Forsyth Street Form Number Observations Cars Trucks Buses Trains Bicycles Pedestrians Potential Problems and Solutions
Parker Street at Ruggles Street Form Number Observations Cars Trucks Buses Trains Bicycles Pedestrians Potential Problems and Solutions
Ruggles Street at Southwest Corridor Form Number Observations Cars Trucks Buses Trains Bicycles Pedestrians Potential Problems and Solutions
Columbus Ave at Melnea Cass Form Number Observations Cars Trucks Buses Trains Bicycles Pedestrians Potential Problems and Solutions
Huntington Ave at Gainsborough Form Number Observations Cars Trucks Buses Trains Bicycles Pedestrians Potential Problems and Solutions