Comment:
This section describes strategies can be taken to identify existing safety improvements, locate the latest safety statistics, and consider previously identified safety improvement locations. Lists resources such as existing traffic safety plans, current policies or guidance, master plans for proposed projects, pedestrian safety action plans, informal public comments, and walkability audits.

Last Updated (Year): 2018

Year Produced: 2018

Abstract:

This guide assists State or local transportation or traffic safety departments that are considering developing a policy or guide to support the installation of countermeasures at uncontrolled pedestrian crossing locations. This document provides guidance to agencies, including best practices for each step involved in selecting countermeasures. By focusing on uncontrolled crossing locations, agencies can address a significant national safety problem and improve quality of life for pedestrians of all ages and abilities. Agencies may use this guide to develop a customized policy or to supplement existing local decision-making guidelines.

For:Walking

The E's:Evaluation

Ped Bike Activity:

• Assessment

Ped Bike Topic:

• Safety
• Research
• Policy
• Planning Processes
• Planning
• Funding
• Data
• Crashes
• Countermeasures
• Community Action

Urban Context:Urban

Resource Type:

• Information

Link to Content Source:

Guide for Improving Pedestrian Safety at Uncontrolled Crossing Locations