Comment:
Chapter summarizes practices regarding applications of 25 specific pedestrian crossing treatments. The treatments are described as well as their intended users as described by the current recommended practice documents.

Last Updated (Year): 2016

Year Produced: 2016

Abstract:

TRB's NCHRP Synthesis 498: Application of Pedestrian Crossing Treatments for Streets and Highways compiles information on the state of existing practices regarding application of pedestrian crossing improvements, and does not produce new guidance. The report includes a survey of state departments of transportation (DOTs) and local transportation agencies, a synthesis of current recommended practice and policy guidance, and a literature review of safety evidence for more than 25 pedestrian crossing treatments.

For:Walking, Biking

The E's:Evaluation, Engineering

Ped Bike Activity:

• Planning
• Design

Ped Bike Topic:

• Traffic Control Devices
• Traffic Calming
• Statistics
• Safety
• Road Diet
• Research
• Policy
• Planning
• Facility Design
• Crashes
• Countermeasures
• Case Study

Facility Type:Traffic Calming, Speed Hump, Signals, Signage, Protected Intersection, Pavement Marking, Median/Island, Lighting, Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs), Hybrid Beacon/RRFB, Curb Extension, Crosswalk, Bridges/Overpasses

Road Constraints:Low Volume

Urban Context:Urban

Resource Type:

• Information

Link to Content Source:

Application of Pedestrian Crossing Treatments for Streets and Highways