Orange Blossom Trail Enhancement Project

Completed October 2023

The Orange Blossom Trail (OBT) (US 441) pedestrian safety project implemented a coordinated package of improvements along a nearly 1-mile, 6-lane divided arterial. Click here for the project poster.

Improvements included:

  • 3 new midblock crossings with pedestrian hybrid beacons (PHBs)
  • Upgrades to 3 existing PHB crossings
  • Raised crosswalks with in-pavement lighting
  • Pedestrian warning pavement markings
  • Median fencing
  • Lane narrowing
  • Enhanced lighting and landscaping
  • Speed feedback and no right turn signage
  • Posted speed limit reduction from 40 to 30 mph

Following implementation:

  • Pedestrian use of designated crosswalks increased from 34.4% to 75.2%
  • PHB activation at existing crossings increased from 71% to 84% (US 441 Report, 11-27-2024)
  • Pedestrian and Bicycle crashes across OBT decreased by 70%
  • Vehicle speeds also declined following project completion

 

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