Comment:
This is part of a course intended to help state and local transportation engineering professionals address pedestrian safety issues through Design And engineering solutions. Lesson includes: Planning Factors that Impact Pedestrian Safety

Last Updated (Year): 2009

Year Produced: 2009

Abstract:

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Designing for Pedestrian Safety course is intended to help state and local transportation engineering professionals address pedestrian safety issues through design and engineering solutions. The training course includes a field exercise in the application of the principles, concepts, and strategies covered in the course. Also the participants will share and prioritize potential policies, programs, and strategies.
OUTCOMES: Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to: Describe the influence of planning factors: land use, street connectivity, access management, site design, and level of service;Describe how pedestrians should be considered and provided for during the planning, design, work zone, maintenance, and operations phases;Describe how human behavior affects the interaction between pedestrians and drivers;Identify good practices and effective solutions to enhance pedestrian safety and accessibility.
TARGET AUDIENCE: This course is intended primarily for state DOT staff involved with the Highway Safety Improvement Program, and for FHWA Safety Specialists. These specialists shall include: Engineers, planners, traffic safety and enforcement professionals, public health and injury prevention professionals, and decision-makers who have the responsibility of improving pedestrian safety at the state or local level.

For:Walking

The E's:Engineering

Ped Bike Activity:

• Planning

Ped Bike Topic:

• Safety
• Planning
• Bicycle Planning

Resource Type:

• Information

Link to Content Source:

Designing for Pedestrian Safety