Comment:
This lesson provides an understanding of crash characteristics, crash rates, exposure, crash typing, crash analysis, benefit-cost analysis, and associated countermeasures. The most significant crash types will be explained and associated with contributing factors and typical errors made. The concepts of corridor and site crash analysis and team problem solving will be emphasized. Discussion will include special conditions—especially nighttime crashes, those involving impaired drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists, and high-speed roadways. This section includes:Bicycle and Pedestrian Countermeasures

Last Updated (Year): 2006

Year Produced: 2000

Abstract:

This Student Workbook contains 24 lessons of resource material that is intended for use in university courses on bicycle and pedestrian transportation. The lessons span a wide range of topics including an introduction to bicycling and walking issues, planning and designing for bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and supporting elements and programs. This is the second edition of the Student Workbook;the first edition was published as Report No. FHWA-RD-99-198.
Lesson-based slideshows (scripted slideshows for all 24 lessons) and an overview lecture (a scripted slideshow for a one- or two-lecture overview in existing undergraduate or graduate transportation courses) are also available to assist in course development and delivery. The key learning outcomes in the course material are as follows:
• Students should recognize the legitimacy of the bicycle and pedestrian modes in a balanced transportation system.
• Students should understand how policy, planning, and engineering practices can be improved to create a more balanced transportation system.
• Students should be familiar with basic policies, practices, tools, and design principles and know how to use them to create bicycle and pedestrian-friendly communities.

For:Walking, Biking

The E's:Engineering

Ped Bike Activity:

• Planning

Ped Bike Topic:

• Traffic Calming
• Tools
• Statistics
• Safety
• Road Diet
• Injuries
• Fatalities
• Data
• Crashes
• Crash Types
• Countermeasures
• Built environment
• Bicycle Planning
• Assessment
• Analysis

Facility Type:Transit Stop, Traffic Calming, Speed Hump, Signalized Intersection, Signals, Signage, Sidewalks, Shared Lane, Roundabout, Paved Shoulder, Midblock Crossing, Median/Island, Lighting, Curb Ramp, Curb Extension, Crosswalk, Bridges/Overpasses, Bike Lanes

Resource Type:

• Information

Link to Content Source:

FHWA Course on Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation