City of Mankato Launches Leading Pedestrian Interval Pilot
The City of Mankato is piloting Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs) at 14 signalized intersections to help make pedestrians more visible and crossing the street safer.
The pilot locations were selected to prioritize areas with high pedestrian activity, including schools and downtown, and represent approximately 25% of the City’s signalized intersections.
What is a Leading Pedestrian Interval?
LPIs give pedestrians a 3 to 7 second head start to enter a marked crosswalk before vehicles receive a green light. This allows pedestrians to begin crossing while turning vehicles are still stopped. The extra time helps pedestrians establish their presence in the crosswalk before vehicles are allowed to turn.
For a visual representation on how LPI’s work, watch this video produced by The City of Mankato.
Why Are We Using LPIs?
LPIs are one tool the City of Mankato is using to improve safety and accessibility for everyone using Mankato’s streets. They can help:
- Make pedestrians more visible to drivers
- Reduce conflicts between pedestrians and turning vehicles
- Increase the likelihood that drivers yield to pedestrians
- Give people who need more time a safer opportunity to begin crossing
The City of Mankato will provide opportunities for the community to share feedback as the pilot progresses.
See a Signal Issue? Let Us Know.
If you notice an issue, such as a pedestrian push button that isn’t working, a pedestrian signal display that is difficult to see, or another traffic signal problem, report it to 311.
