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Pg 2: Pedestrian and Bicyclist Road Safety Audit (RSA) Guide and Prompt Lists

Comment:
This section describes the Safety Systems Approach which can be used with RSAs and includes five elements: Road users, roadways and roadsides, vehicles, speed, and incident management.

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

Ped Bike Activity:

  • Assessment

Ped Bike Topic:

  • Safety
  • Research
  • Fatalities
  • Countermeasures
  • Audits

Urban Context:Urban

Resource Type:

  • Guidance

Link to Content Source:

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