A review of pedestrian safety research in the United States and abroad
The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of research studies on pedestrian safety in the United States; some foreign research also is included. Readers will find details of pedestrian crash characteristics, measures of pedestrian exposure and hazard, and specific roadway features and their effects on pedestrian safety. Such features include crosswalks and alternative crossing treatments, signalization, signing, pedestrian refuge islands, provisions for pedestrians with disabilities, bus stop location, school crossing measures, reflectorization and conspicuity, grade separated crossings, traffic-calming measures, and sidewalks and paths. Pedestrian educational and enforcement programs also are discussed.
Record #:
7658
Date:
2004
Format:
Literature Review
Author:
Campbell, B.J. et al.
Corp:
U.S Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FWHA);Highway Safety Research Center, University of North Carolina
Series:
FHWA-RD-03-042
Keywords:
PEDESTRIANS;SCHOOLS;RESEARCH;LITERATURE REVIEW;EDUCATION;SCHOOL TRAVEL;PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS;ENFORCEMENT;ENGINEERING;TRAFFIC CALMING
Identity:
USA
Location:
b
Class:
F220
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