VISION ZERO FATAL CRASH RESPONSE REGARDING TERRACE STREET AND DARRAGH

Published on December 19, 2024

VISION ZERO FATAL CRASH RESPONSE REGARDING TERRACE STREET AND DARRAGH STREET 

Fatal Crash Response Team Conducts Site Visit with Pittsburgh Police Collision Investigation Unit 

Pittsburgh, PA – Yesterday morning, our Fatal Crash Response Team, which includes the Pittsburgh Police Collision Investigation Unit, conducted a site visit at the intersection at approximately the same time the crash occurred.  Based on the visit, the team recommends the following infrastructure revisions for this area:  

1. Traffic Signal Adjustments:  

        a. Signal operations will be changed from flashing during overnight hours to being fully              "stop and go" operational 24/7.  

2. No Turn on Red Restrictions:  

        a. No Turn on Red restrictions have been implemented on all four approaches                          (completed this week).  

3. Leading Pedestrian Interval:  

        a. A 3-second Leading Pedestrian Interval will be implemented for all pedestrian                        crossings.

Revisions at Nearby Intersections:   

1. O'Hara Street & DeSoto Street:  

       a. A 3-second Leading Pedestrian Interval will be implemented for all pedestrian crossings.  

       b. No Turn on Red restrictions will be applied to both approaches.  

2. Allequippa Street & Darragh Street:  

       a. A 3-second Leading Pedestrian Interval will be implemented for all pedestrian crossings.  

Objective of these Changes:  

These infrastructure updates are designed to enhance pedestrian safety at signalized intersections.   The City of Pittsburgh, in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh, will continue to evaluate and review the corridor.  

Vision Zero is an international movement to prevent traffic fatalities and serious injuries through a safe system approach. To learn more about what is being done in Pittsburgh visit the Vision Zero Engage Page. 

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