Comment:
Overview of the process with which one analyzes pedestrian safety: Identification of High-crash Locations, Pedestrian Crash Type, Crash Type Analysis (1. Dart/Dash, 2. Multiple Threat/Trapped, 3. Unique Midblock (Mailbox, Ice Cream Vendor, Parked Vehicle), 4. Through Vehicle at Unsignalized Location, 5. Bus-Related, 6. Turning Vehicle, 7. Through Vehicle at Signalized Location, 8. Walking Along Roadway, 9. Working/Playing in Road, 10. Non-Roadway (Sidewalk, Driveway, Parking Lot, or Other), 11. Backing Vehicle, 12. Crossing Expressway, 13. Miscellaneous), Crash-related Countermeasures, Performance Objective-related Countermeasures, and Program of Improvements

Last Updated (Year): 2013

Year Produced: 2003

Abstract:

The Pedestrian Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System is intended to provide practitioners with the latest information available for improving the safety and mobility of those who walk. The online tools provide the user with a list of possible engineering, education, or enforcement treatments to improve pedestrian safety and/or mobility based on user input about a specific location.

For:Walking

The E's:Evaluation, Engineering, Enforcement, Education

Ped Bike Activity:

• Planning
• Assessment

Ped Bike Topic:

• Safety Promotion
• Safety
• Planning Processes
• Crashes
• Countermeasures

Resource Type:

• Guidance

Link to Content Source:

Pedestrian Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System (PEDSAFE)