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Pg 11-15: Pedestrian Safety Guide for Transit Agencies

Comment:
Internal adjustments an agency can make to improve safety issues: organizational improvement, pedestrian safety training for transit operators, policies that can be changed/updated, modify services and facilities (including: changing bus routes and improving coordination between bus and rail connections, changing signs and shelter, changing lighting), Identifying funding and resource options.

Last Updated (Year): 2008

Year Produced: 2008

Abstract:

The guide is intended to provide transit agency staff with an easy-to-use resource for improving pedestrian safety. The guide includes a variety of approaches to address common pedestrian safety issues that are likely to arise near transit stations, bus stops, and other places where transit (bus or rail) is operated. It provides references to publications, guides and other tools to identify pedestrian safety problems. Descriptions of engineering, education and enforcement programs that have been effectively applied by transit agencies are included as well as background information about pedestrian safety and access to transit.

For:Walking

The E's:Evaluation

Ped Bike Activity:

  • Auditing
  • Assessment

Ped Bike Topic:

  • Transit
  • Tools
  • Safety
  • Policy
  • Funding
  • Facility Maintenance
  • Audits
  • Assessment

Facility Type:Transit Stop, Signage, Lighting

Resource Type:

  • Guidance

Link to Content Source:

Pedestrian Safety Guide for Transit Agencies