Comment:
Countermeasure strategies for improving pedestrian safety at crossing locations, focusing on: Curb Ramp, Marked Crosswalk and Enhancements, Curb Extension, Crossing Islands, Raised Pedestrian Crossings, Lighting and Illumination, Parking Restrictions (at Crossing Locations), Pedestrian Overpasses/Underpasses, Automated Pedestrian Detection, Leading Pedestrian Interval, Advance Yield/Stop Lines

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:Engineering

Ped Bike Activity:

• Planning
• Design

Ped Bike Topic:

• Safety Promotion
• Safety
• Intersections
• Facility Design
• Countermeasures
• Built environment

Facility Type:Unsignalized Intersection, Unmarked Crossing, Signalized Intersection, Signals, Signage, Median/Island, Lighting, Curb Ramp, Curb Extension, Crosswalk

Resource Type:

• Guidance

Link to Content Source:

Pedestrian Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System (PEDSAFE)