Intersection Field Inspection FormDownloadable Version LOCATION INFORMATIONIntersection Identification: _______________________________________ with ________________________________ Approach Name: _________________________________ Direction Heading: ______________________________ PART 1. CHECK SIGNAL VISIBILITYType of Signal Mounting: Span Wire Mast Arm Pole Structure Sight Distance to the Signal: _______feet Requires Advance Warning Sign? Y N Advance Signal Warning Sign Present: Y N Is anything blocking the view of the signals? Y N If yes, describe___________________________________________________ Can signal faces on other approaches be seen? Y N If yes, do these signals have visors, shields, or programmable lenses? Y N PART 2. CHECK SIGNAL CONSPICUITYCould visual clutter detract from the signal? Y N Are the signal indications confusing? Y N If yes, explain:_____________________________________________________________________ Are backplates present? Y N Are backplates necessary? Y N Are other glare-reducing steps needed? Y N Signal lens type: Incandescent LEDs PART 3. CHECK SIGNAL CONTROL PARAMETERSGrade (as decimal) g =____________(uphill is positive) Approach speed V =_____________mph Cross street width W =____________feet Calculate the needed change period (CP) for this approach using agency practice or the following equation:
PART 4. CHECK OTHER FACTORSIs horizontal location adequate? Y N Pavement condition on approach: Adequate Polished Severely Rutted Should signal warranting study be conducted? Y N Other concerns:__________________________________________________ PART 5. IDENTIFY PROMISING COUNTERMEASURESVisibility Deficiency
___Install additional signals on near side Conspicuity Deficiency
___Add signals to achieve one per lane Signal Timing Operation Deficiency
___Change yellow interval Other Measures ___Determine if signal is warranted Other_________________________________________________________________________________ Inspection By: ______________________________________________Date:________________ |
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