Comment:
The eight steps recommended to conduct a road safety audit (RSA), along with suggestions for adequately considering cyclists in the process, are described in this section. Step 1: Identify Project or Existing Road for RSA, Step 2: Select Independent and Multidisciplinary RSA Team, Step 3: Conduct Start-up Meeting to Exchange Information, Step 4: Perform Field Reviews under Various Conditions, Step 5: Conduct RSA Analysis and Prepare Report of Findings, Step 6: Present RSA Findings to Owner/Design Team, Step 7: Prepare Formal Response, and Step 8: Incorporate Findings into the Project when Appropriate

Last Updated (Year): 2012

Year Produced: 2012

Abstract:

Road Safety Audits (RSAs) are a formal safety examination of an existing or future roadway or off-road facility and are conducted by an independent, experienced, multidisciplinary team. The purpose of the Bicycle Road Safety Audit Guidelines and Prompt Lists is to provide transportation agencies and RSA teams with a better understanding of the safety of cyclists in the transportation system when conducting an RSA. These Guidelines present the RSA team with an overview of basic principles of the safety of cyclists and potential issues affecting cyclists. They also provide information on how to conduct an RSA and effectively assess the safety of cyclists. Prompt lists describe safety considerations when conducting a cyclist-specific RSA. These Guidelines will help RSA teams evaluate and suggest a multimodal approach to safety by improving the safety of cyclists and all roadway users.

For:Biking

The E's:Evaluation

Ped Bike Activity:

• Auditing
• Assessment

Ped Bike Topic:

• Data Collection
• Coalition Building
• Audits
• Analysis

Resource Type:

• Safety Assessment

Link to Content Source:

Bicycle Road Safety Audit Guidelines and Prompts Lists