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Pg 43-59: Pedestrian Safety: a road safety manual for decision-makers and practitioners

Comment:
This section of the module providing an understanding of the local pedestrian safety situation and how it's essential to effective action. The module also discussed developing an action plan for pedestrian safety which requires collaboration across a wide range of stakeholders and different levels of government. The module also discusses core components of the action plan, which include a well-defined problem, clear objectives, realistic targets, performance indicators, timeline and milestones, adequate resources, monitoring and evaluation, and sustainability options.

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:

  • Statistics
  • Safety
  • Policy
  • Planning Processes
  • Data
  • Crashes
  • Community Action
  • Behaviors
  • Audits

Facility Type:Sidewalks

Road Constraints:Bridge

Urban Context:Urban, Rural

Resource Type:

  • Guidance

Link to Content Source:

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