Comment:
This section provides guidance on how to summarize pedestrian crash types and any other safety issues observed using existing resources and other documentation practices. Lists strategies such as creating crash diagrams, identifying crash factors, conducting a road safety audit, or leading an informal site visit to gather and document evaluations and findings.

Last Updated (Year): 2018

Year Produced: 2018

Abstract:

This guide assists State or local transportation or traffic safety departments that are considering developing a policy or guide to support the installation of countermeasures at uncontrolled pedestrian crossing locations. This document provides guidance to agencies, including best practices for each step involved in selecting countermeasures. By focusing on uncontrolled crossing locations, agencies can address a significant national safety problem and improve quality of life for pedestrians of all ages and abilities. Agencies may use this guide to develop a customized policy or to supplement existing local decision-making guidelines.

For:Walking

The E's:Evaluation

Ped Bike Activity:

• Planning
• Community Engagement
• Assessment

Ped Bike Topic:

• Safety
• Research
• Planning Processes
• Data
• Crashes
• Crash Types
• Community Action
• Built environment
• Assessment
• Analysis

Urban Context:Urban

Resource Type:

• Information

Link to Content Source:

Guide for Improving Pedestrian Safety at Uncontrolled Crossing Locations