Chapter 3: Analyze Intersection Safety and Identify Issues: Guidance to Improve Pedestrian Safety at Intersections
This section presents strategies for utilizing data to assess safety and risk factors. Some of these strategies include crash typing and an overview of safety analysis tools. The section helps readers choose an approach best for their situation and strategize how to locate specific resources.
Last Updated (Year): 2020
Year Produced: 2020
Abstract:Intersections are challenging locations for all road users, but they can be especially difficult for people walking and biking. Between 2014 and 2016, 27 percent of pedestrians and 38 percent of bicyclists killed in crashes were struck at intersections.
For:Walking, Biking
Ped Bike Activity:
- Design
Ped Bike Topic:
- Safety Promotion
- Safety
- Planning
- Maintenance
- Facility Design
- Data
- Crash Types
- Case Study
- Bicycle Planning
- Bicycle Operations
- Audits
- Assessment
- Analysis
- Accessibility
Facility Type:Sidewalks, Pavement Marking, Crossings, Bike Parking, Bike Lanes, Bike Box, Bicycle Boulevard
Urban Context:Urban, Rural
Resource Type:
- Guidance
Link to Content Source:
Guidance to Improve Pedestrian Safety at Intersections