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Cat: Pedestrians

Resources and articles on pedestrian and bicycle safety.

48 Resources
America Walks [4160] ?

Dedicated to promoting walkable communities

Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals [8617] ?

For professionals in the emerging discipline of pedestrian and bicycle transportation

Audible Pedestrian Signals [21701] ?

Resolution from the American Council of the Blind

Benefits of Motor Vehicle Safety on Pedestrian Protection [pdf] [34766] ?

Performance of ADR on the Australian and European new car fleets in relevant pedestrian impact tests.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Program [2679] ?

Promoting bicycle and pedestrian transportation accessibility, use, and safety

Crash-type Manual for Bicyclists [12571] ?

Manual designed to help reduce bicycle-and pedestrian-motor vehicle crashes

Designing Sidewalks & Trails for Access [1255] ?

Review of guidelines on the accessibility of sidewalks and trails

Guidebook for Mitigating Fixed-Route Bus-and-Pedestrian Collisions [pdf] [33424] ?

Guidance for transit agencies to reduce collisions.

Guidelines for Accessible Pedestrian Signals [pdf] [34174] ?

Full text of report.

Health Impacts of the School Commute [pdf] [33532] ?

Impacts of the decline in walking and cycling to school.

How Far, By Which Route, and Why? A Spatial Analysis of Pedestrian Preference [pdf] [31979] ?

The distance pedestrians walk to rail transit stations and the environmental factors that influence their route choice.

Impediments to Walking as a Mode Choice [pdf] [32227] ?

Factors influencing the selection of walking as a mode choice.

National Transportation Library: Pedestrian [10055] ?

A large volume of documents on pedestrian safety published by the US government

Pedestrian & Bicycle Research Safety Page [5614] ?

Federal Highway Administration resources and articles on pedestrian and bicycle safety

Pedestrian and Bicycle Crash Analysis Tool - Version 2.0 [30218] ?

Crash typing software product to help improve safety through analysis of database information on crashes.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center [12786] ?

Reference materials for policy & planning, design & engineering, research & development ,etc.

Pedestrian and Bicyclist Intersection Safety Indices (Ped ISI and Bike ISI) [pdf] [31331] ?

Description of models to help identify intersection crossings for safety assessments.

Pedestrian and Bicyclist Standards and Innovations in Large Central Cities [pdf] [32355] ?

Best practices in various cities nationally and internationally.

Pedestrian Collisions in South Australia [pdf] [33292] ?

Probable causes for the decline in pedestrian casualties over the last 25 years.

Pedestrian Crashes [13640] ?

Crash facts, types, problem identification

Pedestrian Crashes, Injuries and Cost [1838] ?

Pedestrian Crash Statistics

Pedestrian Injury to Children [12681] ?

Information on child-related pedestrian injuries and deaths

Pedestrian Mobility and Safety Audit Guide [pdf] [32053] ?

How to analyze pedestrian safety at intersections and road segments

Pedestrian Protection at Convenience Stores [11540] ?

62% of all stores do not provide pedestrian protection

Pedestrian Road Safety Audit Guidelines and Prompt Lists [pdf] [32307] ?

Guidance on road safety audits for transportation agencies.

Pedestrian Safety and Access [14793] ?

Safety tips for both pedestrians and drivers to help prevent crashes

Pedestrian Safety Campaign [5734] ?

Resources that have been developed to help address pedestrian safety concerns

Pedestrian Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System [30064] ?

A list of possible engineering, education, or enforcement treatments to improve pedestrian safety

Pedestrian Safety in California [14413] ?

Describes the problem and makes specific recommendations for improving pedestrian safety

Pedestrian Safety Info [25006] ?

Fact sheet for pedestrian safety

Pedestrian Safety Prediction Methodology [pdf] [34437] ?

Development of improved pedestrian safety prediction models.

Pedestrian Signal Safety for Older Persons [pdf] [32017] ?

Report on age impact of walking speeds and understanding of pedestrian countdown signals.

Pedestrian Volume Modeling for Traffic Safety and Exposure Analysis [30376] ?

Examines 3 types of pedestrian volume models for estimating pedestrian exposure for pedestrian safety research.

Pedestrians - Proven Safety Countermeasures [12393] ?

A total of 49 engineering, education, and enforcement countermeasures are discussed

Pedestrians Q&A and Fatality Facts [647] ?

Fact sheets on pedestrian injuries

Rail Safety and Pedestrians [3076] ?

Advice for pedestrians regarding rail safety

Resident's Guide for Creating Safe and Walkable Communities [33427] ?

Guidance to get involved to make communities safer for pedestrians.

Review of Safe Routes to School Program [pdf] [34416] ?

Program implementation and evaluation needs.

Safety Tips for Pedestrians [pdf] [17738] ?

Some safety tips that can keep you safe when walking from one destination to another

Skating as Transportation [19595] ?

This paper is about street skating, also known as inline skating for transportation

Synthesis of Literature Relevant to Roundabout Signalization to Provide Pedestrian Access [pdf] [30337] ?

Pedestrian crosswalk signals impact on roundabout operations.

Transportation Review: Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety [30632] ?

Federal, state, local legislative activities related to pedestrian safety, with an emphasis on young and elderly users.

UK Highway Code: Rules for pedestrians [32086] ?

Rules for pedestrians in the UK.

Vehicle Design for Pedestrian Protection [pdf] [31859] ?

Vehicle design for the protection of a pedestrian in the event of a collision.

Visual Detection of Detectable Warning Materials by Pedestrians with Visual Impairments [30310] ?

Recommendations on color and contrast to improve the visibility of detectable warnings to improve mobility and safety.

Updated Walking Safely [10583] ?

Strategies to Promote Pedestrian Safety

What Can I Walk To [34396] ?

Online tool that lists services within walking distance of addresses in the USA and gives them a


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Transportation Demand Management. Improving traffic flow on roadway system.

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Highway and rail grade crossing safety.

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Safety materials, laws for bicycles, mopeds, scooters, electric bikes, etc.

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Rail grade crossing safety information.


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