Comment:
Discusses how roadway design affects pedestrian safety while providing statistics and examples of how aspects of the roadway impact pedestrians. The aspects discussed are: traffic mix, width, speed, pedestrian crossings, traffic, and perception of safety in the travel environment. Also gives guidance on how to implement the interventions of reducing ped exposure to vehicular traffic, speeds, visibility, safety awareness, vehicle design for ped protection, and providing care for injuries. Additionally, it gives case studies of changes in the road design that led to increased safety, as well as listing other changes in design and land use that can be beneficial for roadway safety.

Last Updated (Year): 2013

Year Produced: 2013

Abstract:

The manual, which is designed for a multidisciplinary audience including engineers, planners, police, public health professionals and educators, will contribute towards strengthening national and local capacity to implement pedestrian safety measures in settings worldwide.

For:Walking

Ped Bike Topic:

• Width
• Traffic Management
• Safety
• Planning Processes
• Planning
• Intersections
• Injuries
• Facility Design
• Design
• Data
• Case Study
• Built environment

Facility Type:Unmarked Crossing, Sidewalks, Shared Lane, Lighting, Crossings, Bike Parking

Road Constraints:Tunnels, Bridges

Urban Context:Urban, Rural

Resource Type:

• Guidance

Link to Content Source:

Pedestrian Safety: a road safety manual for decision-makers and practitioners