Comment:
How to enforce the rules of the road to create a safer environment for road users on rural roads. Enforcement should target specific, frequent or high-risk behaviors and vehicle speeds at times when traffic conditions are critical. Strategies include training adult school crossing guards and deploying speed trailers and feedback signs to control speeds. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) facilities and factors to improve the window of time to deal with crashes.

Last Updated (Year): 2012

Year Produced: 2012

Abstract:

Many of the roads in the U.S. are non-Interstate, local and rural roads that are maintained and operated by local agencies, such as towns, counties, and Tribal governments. Non-motorized modes of travel, such as biking, walking, and riding horses or horse-drawn carriages can be expected along these roads and may face safety concerns when utilizing the same roadway as motorized travelers. This Non-Motorized User Safety Manual focuses on low-volume local rural roadways and rural villages and describes a process that can be used to address the safety of non-motorized users. It provides a concise "toolbox" of resources and information for addressing non-motorized safety concerns, and provides evaluation methods for locally-implemented initiatives to address the safety of non-motorized users.

For:Walking, Biking

The E's:Enforcement

Ped Bike Activity:

• Planning

Ped Bike Topic:

• Traffic Control Devices
• Safety Promotion
• Local and Rural Roads

Urban Context:Rural

Resource Type:

• Guidance

Link to Content Source:

Non-Motorized User Safety A Manual for Local Rural Road Owners