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Proven Safety Countermeasures: Leading Pedestrian Interval

FHWA reports that leading pedestrian intervals give people a 3–7 second head start, improving visibility and reducing turning conflicts at signalized intersections.

Reviewed July 24, 2026

Federal Highway Administration, FHWA-SA-21-032 (2021).

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FHWA reports that leading pedestrian intervals give people a 3–7 second head start, improving visibility and reducing turning conflicts at signalized intersections.

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