Comment:
Engineering actions to Increase the Safety of Pedestrians Accessing Transit, including: sidewalk Design(width, surface, buffer, etc), Roadway crossings (Marked Crosswalks, Median islands, Curb Extension, Reduced curb radii, Narrowed and reduced number of motor vehicle travel lanes, Pedestrian warning signs, Pedestrian Signal), safety treatments for crossings at rail stops, bicycle considerations, transit vehicle design, transit stop design.

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, Biking

The E's:Engineering

Ped Bike Activity:

• Planning
• Design

Ped Bike Topic:

• Transit
• Safety
• Facility Design
• Design
• Countermeasures
• Built environment

Facility Type:Unmarked Crossing, Transit Stop, Signalized Intersection, Signals, Signage, Sidewalks, Rail Crossing, Median/Island, Curb Ramp, Curb Extension, Crosswalk

Resource Type:

• Guidance

Link to Content Source:

Pedestrian Safety Guide for Transit Agencies