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BYU student study finds high pedestrian and micro‑mobility activity on Provo’s 800 North; city to run warrant analysis at 200 East
Summary
BYU public‑health students presented a 72‑hour observational study showing concentrated pedestrian and micro‑mobility activity and repeated 'near‑miss' patterns along Provo’s 800 North corridor, with 200 East the top hotspot; students recommended signals, a scramble phase and lighting improvements and the city said it will run a warrant analysis.
BYU public‑health students presented findings to the Provo Transportation & Mobility Advisory Committee showing concentrated pedestrian and micro‑mobility volumes and repeated unsafe interactions along the 800 North corridor, particularly at 200 East. The students collected video at seven intersections over two three‑day periods (72 hours total) and coded pedestrian, cyclist and micro‑mobility behavior to identify problem locations and common conflict patterns.
The students said 200 East “far surpassed” other locations in pedestrian and cyclist activity and in recorded near misses, and described five recurring…
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