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Pg 19-25: Pedestrian and Bicyclist Road Safety Audit (RSA) Guide and Prompt Lists

Comment:
Overview of RSA including 8 steps for use: 1) identify project or existing road for RSA, 2) select independent and multidisciplinary RSA team, 3) convene RSA team meeting, 4) perform field review, 5) analyze and report on findings, 6) present RSA findings to project owner, 7) prepare formal response, 8) incorporate findings.

Last Updated (Year): 2020

Year Produced: 2020

Abstract:

This guide is intended to support agencies that are interested in conducting pedestrian- and bicycle-focused RSAs and includes information on safety risks for both modes, the RSA process, necessary data, and the roles and responsibilities of the RSA Team. Also included are updated prompt lists for pedestrians and bicyclists to use in the field. This guide will aid practitioners understand pedestrian and bicyclist issues in their jurisdiction and potentially achieve other goals in addition to safety, like enhancing quality of life, improving community health, or increasing pedestrian and bicycle mode share.

For:Walking, Biking

The E's:Evaluation, Engineering, Enforcement, Education

Ped Bike Activity:

  • Assessment

Ped Bike Topic:

  • Transit
  • Safety
  • Planning Processes
  • Facility Design
  • Data
  • Behaviors
  • Assessment
  • Analysis

Urban Context:Urban, Rural

Resource Type:

  • Guidance

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Pedestrian and Bicyclist Road Safety Audit (RSA) Guide and Prompt Lists