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FHWA Highway Safety Programs

Pg 5-6: Pedestrian and Bicyclist Intersection Safety Indices

Comment:
Breakdown of two factors in deciding Intersection Safety Indices (ISI): safety ratings (expert opinion of the safety of sites) and observed behaviors (observed interactions between pedestrians and motorists or bicyclists and motorists)

Last Updated (Year): 2007

Year Produced: 2007

Abstract:

The Pedestrian and Bicycle Intersection Safety Indices (Ped ISI and Bike ISI) are a set of models that enable users to identify intersection crossings and intersection approach legs that should be the greatest priority for undergoing indepth pedestrian and bicycle safety assessment. This TechBrief summarizes the final report which had the development of these indices as its primary objective.

For:Walking, Biking

The E's:Evaluation

Ped Bike Activity:

  • Auditing
  • Assessment

Ped Bike Topic:

  • Safety
  • Intersections
  • Crashes
  • Assessment
  • Analysis

Facility Type:Unsignalized Intersection, Signalized Intersection, Crosswalk

Resource Type:

  • Guidance

Link to Content Source:

Pedestrian and Bicyclist Intersection Safety Indices