Topic: Variables Associated with a Driver’s Decision to Stop for a Pedestrian at an RRFB
Speaker: Dr. Kay Fitzpatrick
Date: Tuesday, September 27th, 2016
Time: 5:30-6:30 PM
Location: CE/TTI, Room 217
About: Dr. Kay Fitzpatrick is a Senior Research Engineer at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute. She has both bachelor and master degrees from Texas A&M University and a doctor of philosophy degree from Penn State University. She is a registered professional engineer in Texas and Pennsylvania. Prior to joining TTI in 1989, she spent several years working for a consulting firm and for Penn State University as an instructor and a researcher. Her research interest includes the effects of roadway features on traffic operations and safety. She has authored or co-authored over 100 papers and 100 research reports or guides. She is also the ITE 2014 Burton Marsh Award recipient. She will be speaking about the value of ITE and variables associated with a driver’s decision to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk with a rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB).
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