Comment:
This section provides some background information on the need for a guide that focuses on transportation safety improvements, particularly improvements regarding pedestrian and bicyclist safety. This guide presents a well-researched method for selecting countermeasures (particularly intersection countermeasure options) that is applicable in many contexts.

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
• 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