Comment:
Legal issues related to pedestrian safety and transit: Pedestrian laws and Recent legal cases on pedestrian safety and transit access. Laws include: Uniform Vehicle Code, Pedestrians at Street Crossings, Pedestrians at Transit Stop, Near At-Grade Railroad Crossings, the ADA, Legal cases include: Transit Agency’s Role in the Safety of Pedestrian Access Routes to Transit Stop, Transit Agency Liability for Pedestrian Safety During Transfers, Transit Agency Liability for Pedestrian Safety at Drop-off Locations

Last Updated (Year): 2008

Year Produced: 2008

Abstract:

The guide is intended to provide transit agency staff with an easy-to-use resource for improving pedestrian safety. The guide includes a variety of approaches to address common pedestrian safety issues that are likely to arise near transit stations, bus stops, and other places where transit (bus or rail) is operated. It provides references to publications, guides and other tools to identify pedestrian safety problems. Descriptions of engineering, education and enforcement programs that have been effectively applied by transit agencies are included as well as background information about pedestrian safety and access to transit.

For:Walking

The E's:Enforcement, Education

Ped Bike Activity:

• Planning
• Assessment

Ped Bike Topic:

• Transit
• Policy
• Accessibility

Facility Type:Transit Stop, Sidewalks

Resource Type:

• Guidance

Link to Content Source:

Pedestrian Safety Guide for Transit Agencies